Project Manager

VaynerMedia; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global creative agency in Toronto is seeking a Project Manager to lead internal teams and communicate with clients regarding project budgets and timelines. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of project management experience, strong communication skills, and an understanding of agency processes. Join a dynamic environment that encourages diverse talent and creative solutions.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience managing projects, preferably in the digital space.
• Budget development and contract (SOW) writing experience.
• A strong understanding of agency processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all internal cross-functional teams during project lifecycle.
• Communicate directly with clients around budget, timelines, and deliverables.
• Provide mentorship to junior members of the team.

Skills

Project management

Team coordination

Strong communication skills

Job description

About VaynerX

VaynerX (https://vaynerx.com) is the most contemporary family of companies, working together to build and grow brands. Subsidiaries include VaynerMedia, Eva Nosidam Productions, The Sasha Group, Gallery Media Group, Tingley Lane Trading, VaynerSpeakers, and VaynerCommerce.

About VaynerMedia

VaynerMedia is a contemporary global creative and media agency with an expertise in driving relevance for clients and delivering impactful business results. The independently-owned company was founded in 2009 by Gary Vaynerchuk, and has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Mexico City, London, Amsterdam, Singapore, Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Tokyo, and Sydney. VaynerMedia has been recognized for its work at Cannes Lions, the Clio Awards and The Webby Awards. It is part of the VaynerX family of companies.

Project Manager

The task at hand:

• Lead and manage all internal cross-functional teams during the project lifecycle for all Brand projects. This includes brand creative, social content, digital content, digital builds, and events.
• Liaise with finance, operations and legal teams on project and client needs
• Communicate directly with clients around budget, timelines, process & deliverables.
• Lead and schedule necessary project-related meetings such as kickoffs, brainstorms, and deliverable reviews
• Responsible for Scope of Work task, timeline, and budget development
• Provide mentorship to junior members of the team
• Responsible for all vendor agreements and other contract documents.
• Report to the Account S/VP’s on resourcing, budgeting, and revenue realization

The ideal candidate has:

• 3-5 years of experience managing projects, coordinating teams, and/or other planning-related duties, preferably in the digital space
• Budget development and contract (SOW) writing experience
• Strong communication skills
• A strong understanding of agency processes, including creative production, paid media and digital builds - interest in optimizing those processes is a strong plus
• A cool, calm and collected approach to problem solving
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong self-awareness and people -management skills
• Understanding of relevant social media platforms and their requirements
• Collaborate with Client Service partners on project planning to meet client goals
• Develop initial cost estimates for executions given project knowns, assumptions, t creation for incremental projects
• Write Statement of Work based on project requirements, Client requirements, project plan, and larger executional context
• Schedule development for projects given client needs, current projects and various processes
• Work with DPM or VP to develop or customize any project-specific projects or needs
• Be client-facing to speak to budget, timing, resource & process considerations

Unsure if you meet the qualifications?We are always looking for talent which will continue tocultivateaninclusive and representative teamthatwill enhance our perspectives, skill sets, background, and behaviors.We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!