Project Execution Lead

Wunderman Thompson; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing and technology agency is seeking a Project Execution Lead to oversee marketing campaigns, manage client relationships, and track performance metrics. The ideal candidate has a degree in marketing and over 5 years of relevant experience. Strong skills in Microsoft Office and project management are essential. This position offers a hybrid work model, requiring team presence in the office 4 days per week.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in execution of marketing-related initiatives.
• Broad understanding of various marketing concepts, strategies, and tactics.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage marketing execution briefing and keep stakeholders informed.
• Track campaign performance and report to stakeholders.
• Educate local teams on marketing services and tools.

Skills

Project Management

Marketing Strategies

Client Management

Microsoft Office Skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

Purpose of the job:

Project Execution Leads (PEL) are execution project managers aligned to client field teams. PEL has three major clusters of responsibilities:

1. Planification & set-up of marketing campaigns
2. Execution and Project Management
3. Client facing and single point of contact

Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Supports marketers in developing an integrated and feasible plan to connect local marketing execution (demand gen) to automated nurture streams.
• Organizes cadence meetings, shares meeting documentation & action points.
• Manages marketing execution briefing.
• Ensures local stakeholders are informed on progress and resolves issues.

KPI & Performance Tracking

• Is responsible for executing and deploying marketing campaigns within the agreed SLAs.
• Uses reporting to provide specific views/information to stakeholders.
• Reviews campaign performance dashboards to understand engine performance and lead stage conversions, with a focus on marketing outcomes and business results.

Subject Matter Expertise

• Acts as a local champion on global commercial marketing engines, tools & services.
• Educates local stakeholders on modern marketing services and tool capabilities.
• Ensures communication flow between the team and other VML and Microsoft stakeholders.
• Applies learnings from modern marketing trainings (MM, BG, and GDC) to improve SA execution and outcomes.
• Knows and applies global and local governance as identified and agreed by the GDC Global Marketing Services Organization.

Required skills & competencies

• Ideally completed studies in marketing-related fields.
• Broad understanding of various marketing concepts, strategies, and tactics, including marketing channels.
• 5+ years’ experience in execution of marketing-related initiatives.
• High level of ethics & compliance with company rules & processes, e.g., personal data protection or brand guidelines.
• Proven process and project management skills & experience.
• Some experience in account management.
• Readiness to assume responsibility for tracking activities' progress and meeting critical deadlines.
• Solid skills in Microsoft tools and software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams.
• Strong command skills and ability to share often complex information in a structured way.
• Comfort in dealing with clients and third-party stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple events and activities simultaneously, prioritizing urgent and important tasks.
• A strong team player with the ability to establish working relations with culturally diverse internal and external partners.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Fluent English is essential; additional language skills may apply.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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