We are seeking an agile, solutions-driven Project Manager to join our client's dynamic team. In this role, you will act as a pivotal bridge across marketing operations, steering key initiatives across an ambitious multi-pillar program encompassing advanced analytics, digital transformation, media efficiency, and media planning science.
The ideal candidate is an autonomous, critical thinker who thrives in fast-paced agency environments, embraces emerging technologies, and can bring structure and clarity to complex, evolving streams of work. Working closely with senior leadership and key enterprise clients, you will orchestrate deliverables, manage risks, and ensure seamless project execution.
This is a 4 month contract role, which may move to full time in the new year. This role requires you to work onsite at our client's office in downtown Toronto 2 days per week.
Our client requires someone urgently, this role could start as soon as November 16, 2023.
Responsibilities
- End-to-End Project Delivery: Develop, manage, and track detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets from kick-off to completion across diverse pillars including analytics, tooling integration, and digital transformation.
- Stakeholder Alignment & Management: Collaborate regularly with senior leadership and external client partners to establish project milestones, set clear expectations, and facilitate alignment sessions.
- Risk Mitigation & Scope Control: Proactively identify project roadblocks, manage dependencies, mitigate scope creep, and implement timely course corrections in an evolving program environment.
- Process & Workflow Optimization: Establish structured processes, status reporting cadences, and clear frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid) to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaboration & Financial Support: Partner with media planning, analytics, and finance teams to support end-to-end delivery and project tracking.
Requirements
- Experience: 3–4+ years of dedicated project management experience within a media agency, marketing agency, or CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) environment, specifically within the Canadian market.
- Marketing Operations Expertise: Proven background managing complex marketing or media operations, integrating cross-functional teams, and delivering against tight deadlines.
- Critical Thinking & Autonomy: Strong ability to piece together ambiguous requirements, take initiative independently, and solve problems proactively under pressure.
- Communication & Facilitation: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to interface with and influence senior leadership teams.
- Technical Savviness: Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Smartsheet, TeamGantt) and Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
- Hands-on familiarity leveraging generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Claude) to accelerate workflows and project delivery. (Nice to have)
- Formal exposure to change management practices within transforming organizations. (Nice to have)
Are you a proactive Project Manager ready to take ownership of high-impact strategic accounts? If you are a collaborative problem-solver who excels in agile environments, we want to hear from you. Apply today by submitting your resume detailing your relevant agency or CPG experience!
Note: This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
Cella by Randstad Digital uses artificial intelligence to help our recruiters screen, assess and select qualified talent for this role and others within our database. Although Cella by Randstad Digital uses A.I. as a tool, candidate selection and hiring decisions are made by our employees.
**The rates posted for this role are for T4 candidates, if you are Incorporated the rates will vary**
