Project Manager

Havas Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Wellness program

RRSP plan and match

Paid parental leave top-up

Paid time off

Job summary

Havas Health Canada is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee creative projects from brief to final delivery, coordinating with design, production, and account teams across digital, print, video, and OOH campaigns.

The role requires strong knowledge of creative workflows and production processes, with a focus on quality and timely delivery in a fast-paced healthcare communications environment. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project management experience in a creative advertising agency.
• Experience managing creative layout projects from design through execution and delivery across digital, print, and video deliverables.
• Strong understanding of creative workflows, production processes, layout/deliverable specifications, and quality control of creative layout projects.
• Experience managing deliverables across web assets, social content, print collateral, video, and OOH advertising.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end execution of creative projects from briefing to final delivery.
• Oversee layout design/production for print, digital, social assets, video, OOH, and integrated campaigns.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to meet client objectives and brand guidelines.
• Apply Waterfall and Agile methods to optimize workflows and delivery timelines.
• Run status meetings and scrums to track milestones and resolve bottlenecks.

Skills

Creative project management

Creative layout management

Cross-functional collaboration

Production workflows

Budget & scope management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing, Design, or Communications

Job description

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the execution of creative projects within a fast-paced agency environment. This role ensures that creative deliverables-including design and production of layouts, digital assets, print materials, video content, and integrated campaigns-are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Project Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, including creative, account management, production studio, and other external vendors, to drive seamless project execution from brief to final delivery.

OPERATIONS

• Manage the end-to-end execution of creative projects, from briefing and planning through to production and final delivery.
• Oversee the development of layout design/production, including print materials, digital and social assets, video content, OOH displays, and integrated brand campaigns.
• Work with internal creative teams, designers, copywriters, and production specialists to ensure deliverables align with client objectives, technical layout spec requirements, and brand guidelines.
• Utilize project management methodologies, incorporating both Waterfall and Agile approaches to optimize workflows and delivery timelines.
• Coordinate with account managers, creative leads, and vendors to establish clear project specs, timelines, scope, and resource requirements.
• Conduct internal status meetings and scrums to track project milestones, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain compliance with agency workflow tools and routing systems to facilitate smooth collaboration and approvals.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including schedules, status reports, risk assessments
• Identify and mitigate project risks proactively, developing contingency plans when necessary.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, vendors, and clients to ensure expectations are aligned and deliverables meet agency and client standards.
• Be a steward of good process; ensure all projects adhere to optimal project and production processes that maximize efficiency, accuracy, and quality, tailoring approach for the specific needs of each project.

FINANCIAL

• Collaborate with senior leadership to define project scope, assumptions, and budgets.
• Monitor project scope and financial health, identifying and addressing potential overages, scope creep, scope revisions as required.
• Work with vendors to obtain quotes and timing for production and creative execution needs.
• Escalate financial concerns to senior management as needed, ensuring project profitability is maintained.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years of project management experience in a creative advertising agency
• Must have experience managing creative layout projects, from design through to execution and delivery across an array of digital, print, and video deliverables.
• Strong understanding of creative workflows, production processes, creative layout/deliverable specifications, and quality control of creative layout projects including digital design, print production, video production, and integrated campaigns.
• Experience managing creative deliverables across various formats, including web assets, social media content, print collateral, video, and OOH advertising.
• Knowledge of creative agency dynamics, working with multidisciplinary teams in a high-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Advertising, Marketing, Design, or Communications) or equivalent professional experience.
• Proficiency in development and maintenance of creative project timelines.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to adapt to shifting deadlines and project demands while maintaining high-quality output.

At Havas Health Canada, you will be part of a collaborative, supportive team working on impactful healthcare communications. Our culture is people-first, collaborative, and driven by innovation. We are deeply committed to investing in the professional development of our team members, providing ample opportunities to expand skills, take on diverse challenges, and contribute to high-impact projects. Our passion for what we do drives us. Joining our team means being part of a culture and organization that prioritizes growth, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence...not to mention you would make some pretty cool new friends!

Additional Information

This role represents an active vacancy at Havas. You will be joining a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where ideas are encouraged and career development is supported. The base salary range for this position is CAD $60,000 to $87,000, with final compensation determined based on factors such as work location, skills, experience, and background.

Havas uses artificial intelligence-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made by our recruiting and hiring teams.

Havas also offers a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, wellness, life and disability insurance, RRSP plan and match, paid parental leave top-up, and paid time off.