Project Manager

Takt; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Takt is looking for an experienced Project Manager in Vancouver. The ideal candidate excels at problem-solving and multitasking, and will collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver projects effectively.

Responsibilities include managing creative and digital projects, facilitating communication, and providing progress reports. Candidates should have 3-5 years of agency experience and strong organizational skills.

Salary ranges from $65,000 to $85,000 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a Project Manager in a digital agency.
• Experience in web design/development project management.
• Knowledge of SEO and Google Analytics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive a portfolio of creative, brand and digital projects.
• Facilitate the 'Takt experience' for clients.
• Provide regular progress and insight reports to management.

Skills

Thoughtful, empathic communicator

Proactive organizational skills

Ability to work collaboratively and independently

Excellent written and verbal communication

Practiced juggler of multiple tasks

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent industry experience

Tools

Asana

Slack

Bugherd

Google Apps

WordPress

Shopify

Job description

Takt is looking for an experienced creative + digital agency Project Manager. If you excel at problem‑solving and are passionate about your craft, get in touch today.

Location: Vancouver (in‑office)

Takt is looking for a creative + digital agency Project Manager who excels at multitasking and problem‑solving, builds strong relationships and is passionate about their craft. In this position, you’ll collaborate with an enthusiastic team of dynamic, creative professionals to manage the delivery of our projects in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive a portfolio of creative, brand and digital projects, while balancing project scope with client needs.
• Facilitate the "Takt experience" (friendly, polished, everything delivered in a tight package, no detail goes overlooked).
• Communicate project progress and deadlines on a regular, consistent basis.
• Support the project team in project risk assessment, problem‑solving, scheduling and resourcing.
• Provide regular progress and insight reports to Takt’s Director of Project Management.

Required Soft Skills

• Thoughtful, empathic communicator
• Proactive organizational skills
• Comfortable participating in internal or external facing meetings, as well as workshops
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Practiced juggler of multiple tasks and priorities
• Curious, driven, eager to learn

Required Hard Skills

• Creative agency and web design/development project experience, including knowledge of web design processes and the ability to guide teams through each stage while managing multiple deliverables.
• Ability to create project roadmaps and resource accordingly
• Strength in estimating tasks and costs, based on previous experience
• Proven ability to manage in‑project risks

Required Software Experience

• Project management software (we use Asana)
• Messaging software (we use Slack, some client comms through Teams)
• Bug tracking software (we use Bugherd)
• Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Spreadsheets, and Slides)
• Familiarity with WordPress, Shopify, and CMS platforms overall

Qualifications

• Minimum 3‑5 years of experience as a Project Manager in a digital agency (or on a digital product customer service team)
• Post‑secondary education or equivalent industry experience

Bonus Skills

• Understanding of SEO and Google Analytics
• Experience in co‑facilitating workshops, online or in‑person
• Experience with in‑project sales
• Card‑carrying member of a Digital Project Management industry group
• Supplemental courses in Digital Project Management
• Passionate about UI/UX, web accessibility, quality design, innovation
• Previous Account Management experience

Compensation

Salary band $65,000 – $85,000 annually based on experience.