(Canada) Sr. Project Manager, Marketing

Job Description

Job Summary:
The Sr. Project Manager role is responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams for the planning, execution, and success of complex projects. This role will manage company programs owned by the Marketing team, including but not limited to Brand unifications after an acquisition. The Sr. Project Manager will also contribute to the development and improvement of project management processes, technology and best practices and the cross-functional training to implement.



Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the project lifecycle of multiple projects simultaneously from kick-off to post-mortem.
  • coordinating cross-functional team members to ensure all parties are on track with project requirements, deadlines, and schedules - prepare status reports by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing relevant information - escalate issues to manager when required - maintaining project workflows within Workfront
  • 2 Act as the key contact for internal stakeholders, and a conduit between stakeholders and agencies. - lead and summarize meetings, maintain project documentation and workflows within Workfront
  • 3 Conduct research and planning activities with all departments to build project plans and strategies, including audits, evaluations, and documentation of requirements and resources. - build and maintain project plans at the company level for Marketing lead corporate initiatives (ie. Brand unification) - measure track and report on project performance
  • 4 Contribute to the continuous improvement and development of project management strategies, processes, technology, and best practices used by the PMO - managing the implementation, onboarding, and training

  • Qualifications & Skills Required:
  • Degree in project management, business, or a related field
  • 7+ years of experience in similar role managing Marketing Initiatives and campaigns
  • In-depth knowledge of project management tools and methodologies
  • Experience in risk management and change management
  • Office travel <5%

  • Preferred Expereince:
  • PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent
  • Strong leadership skills and comfort working as an individual lead with staff at any level within the organization
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present/speak to all levels of staff and management, including executive level.