Senior Program Director

CA001 Edelman PR Worldwide Canada In; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Edelman seeks a Senior Program Director, Project Management to join our Toronto team. You will lead complex, integrated programs across technology, social, digital, and creative channels, guiding scoping, planning, and launch.

You’ll partner with Account, Creative, Strategy, Social, Digital, and Technical teams to manage budgets, timelines, and delivery while mentoring PM talent and advancing scalable processes.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of project management experience in integrated marketing, communications, PR, digital, or related agency environments.
• Strong knowledge of technology industry and tech-driven campaigns.
• Expertise in social, digital, and 360° campaign delivery, with production workflows and cross‑channel execution.
• Proven operational and financial management skills: scoping, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, change control.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to balance priorities in evolving client needs.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Smartsheet; familiarity with Agile/Waterfall or hybrid methods.
• A four-year degree or equivalent professional experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, integrated programs across technology, social, digital, creative, earned, paid, and owned channels from scoping to launch and completion.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to align priorities, resources, timelines, and deliverables.
• Shape delivery approaches by defining scopes, building project plans, and establishing workflows.
• Oversee financial health with budgeting, forecasts, and staffing plans; manage scope changes.
• Navigate complexity and mitigate risks by addressing dependencies and guiding teams to solutions.
• Build trusted client relationships and contribute to conversations on delivery and performance.
• Mentor and develop project management talent, fostering an inclusive, high‑performing culture.
• Champion continuous improvement with scalable processes and tools.

Skills

Project leadership

Integrated programs

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teams

Communication

Agile/Waterfall

Education

Four-year degree or equivalent

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Senior Program Director, Project Management Edelman is looking for a Senior Program Director, Project Management to join our Toronto team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project management leader who thrives on bringing structure to complexity, connecting multidisciplinary teams, and delivering innovative, integrated campaigns for leading brands.

Working at the intersection of creativity, strategy, technology, and communications, you’ll play a critical role in shaping how ambitious ideas come to life. From social-first and digital campaigns to large‑scale, integrated 360° programs, you’ll partner with talented teams to deliver meaningful work while helping evolve how we collaborate, operate, and grow. If you’re passionate about technology, curious about what’s next, and energized by solving complex challenges alongside great people, we would love to hear from you.

Who You Are

You’re a strategic, solutions‑oriented leader who knows how to balance big‑picture thinking with the details that make great work happen. You bring deep experience in integrated project management, a strong understanding of technology and digital delivery, and the confidence to guide teams through complex challenges. You’re naturally collaborative, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and motivated by finding smarter ways of working. You lead with curiosity and empathy, build trust across disciplines, and enjoy helping others develop and succeed.

What You’ll Do

• Lead complex, integrated programs across technology, social, digital, creative, earned, paid, and owned channels, ensuring seamless execution from initial scoping through launch and completion.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams across Account, Creative, Strategy, Social, Digital, and Technical disciplines to align priorities, resources, timelines, and deliverables.
• Shape strategic delivery approaches by evaluating client briefs, defining scopes of work, building project plans, and establishing effective workflows that support ambitious creative and business objectives.
• Oversee project financial health, partnering with Account and Finance teams to manage budgets, forecasts, fees, staffing plans, and scope changes while maintaining operational excellence.
• Navigate complexity and manage risk by anticipating challenges, addressing technical and cross‑functional dependencies, and guiding teams toward practical, solutions‑focused outcomes.
• Build trusted client relationships, contributing to conversations around project delivery, operational planning, financial performance, and integrated campaign execution.
• Mentor and develop project management talent, providing coaching, guidance, and support while fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high‑performing team culture.
• Champion continuous improvement, introducing scalable processes, tools, and ways of working that strengthen collaboration, efficiency, and delivery across the business.

What We’re Looking For

• 12+ years of project management experience within an integrated marketing, communications, PR, digital, or related agency environment, with demonstrated success leading complex, multidisciplinary programs.
• Strong knowledge of the technology industry, including experience working with technology brands, clients, or technology‑driven marketing and communications initiatives.
• Deep expertise in social, digital, and integrated 360° campaign delivery, including digital production workflows, content development, platform requirements, technical dependencies, and cross‑channel execution.
• Proven operational and financial management skills, including project scoping, resource planning, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and change control.
• Strong leadership and relationship‑building abilities, with experience guiding cross‑functional teams, managing stakeholders, and mentoring project management professionals.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and navigate evolving client and business needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Smartsheet or comparable project management platforms.
• A four‑year degree or equivalent professional experience is required.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies is an asset.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $120,000 to $135,000 CAD/yr.

The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region‑specific benefits.

Artificial intelligence is used as part of our recruitment process to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Join our talent community to receive the latest DJE Holdings news and content, and to be notified when job openings match your skills and experience.