Project Manager

Forward Creative Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Halifax is hiring a Project Manager to oversee client projects. The ideal candidate will manage timelines and budgets, engage effectively with clients, and lead initiatives in a collaborative environment. This role requires proven experience in project management and excellent communication skills, ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic settings.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Paid sick leave

Vacation

Bonus structure based on performance

Onboarding and coaching from senior team leads

Professional Development Hours (PDH)

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects in consulting, agency, government, or professional services.
• Strong organizational skills able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communicator; confident leading meetings and client conversations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of client projects ensuring delivery on time and budget.
• Act as the contact point for clients, building strong relationships.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and scopes of work.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Budgeting

Problem-solving

Education

5+ years of experience in project management

PMP Certificate

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Forward Creative is dedicated to shaping a more prosperous future for Atlantic Canada. By partnering with governments, non‑profits, and ambitious businesses, we tackle complex challenges and transform bold ideas into lasting change.

Our mission is simple but powerful: to empower our clients to be a force for good. We provide the strategy, the people, and the tools needed to bring high‑impact projects to life. Creativity and courage fuel everything we do—because that’s what it takes to drive growth, improve quality of life, and build momentum toward a brighter tomorrow.

We act with intention, leading initiatives from infrastructure and economic development to organizational transformation. But we don’t stop at strategy. Our work is grounded in a deep commitment to community well‑being, uncompromising integrity, and a culture of inclusion.

At Forward Creative, we exist to turn vision into reality—and to build a stronger future for Atlantic Canada, one initiative at a time.

We’re hiring a Project Manager to lead client projects with clarity, organization, and impact. You’ll guide timelines, budgets, and deliverables across a range of initiatives, ensuring projects move forward smoothly and outcomes align with client goals. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys collaborating across teams, and can balance structure with adaptability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of client projects across sectors, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to quality standards
• Act as the day‑to‑day point of contact for clients, building strong, trusted relationships
• Oversee project finances and support responsibilities within the PQMS framework
• Develop project plans, timelines, and scopes of work in collaboration with Project Directors and VPs
• Track project budgets, resources, and reporting requirements
• Facilitate internal coordination and cross‑functional collaboration across teams
• Prepare reports, presentations, and deliverables that communicate progress and results
• Support proposal development, scoping, and business development activities as needed
• Anticipate challenges, resolve roadblocks, and keep projects on track
• Coach and support junior staff and contribute to a positive, accountable team culture

Your Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience managing projects in consulting, agency, government, or professional services settings
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communicator; confident leading meetings and client conversations
• Skilled in project management tools, workflows, and best practices
• Collaborative approach with the ability to align teams and keep work moving forward
• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and project reporting

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in project management or a related role
• PMP Certificate is an asset
• Experience working with government, non‑profits, or businesses on complex initiatives
• Strong planning, problem‑solving, and time management skills
• Ability to balance details with big‑picture outcomes
• Calm, steady presence under deadlines and shifting priorities
• High standards, accountability, and a commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes
• Health and dental coverage
• Paid sick leave
• Vacation
• Bonus structure based on performance and impact
• Onboarding and coaching from senior team leads
• Professional Development Hours (PDH)
• Purpose‑driven work across government, community, and business sectors

We are a high‑performing team with real opportunity for leadership and impact.

Be part of a collaborative, future‑focused environment.

Join Forward Creative Inc. today!

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any accommodations to participate in our application process, please reach out to us at [e-mail]. We are here to assist you and ensure that you have the best possible experience.

We acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) Peoples first signed with the British Crown in 1725. We are all Treaty people.