Junior Project Manager at Marks in Toronto, ON

Job description

• The Project Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing the execution of
• projects within Marks. This role ensures that projects are delivered on time, within budget and
• agreed margin and to the highest quality standards by coordinating teams, managing workflows, and
• maintaining clear communication with clients. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented multitasker
• who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has a passion for creative excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with the team and client.
• Owns all gates, risk and commercial controls to run the project they are accountable for, for
• best utilisation, workflows, and delivery.
• Own and track margins and optimisation solutions for the project they are accountable for,
• ultimately delivering to the target VCM
• Manage day-to-day operations of assigned projects, ensuring smooth execution and delivery.
• Track project performance in partnership with the PMO, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets,
• and resource allocation.
• Collaborate closely with the PMO to ensure projects align with organizational goals and
• governance standards.
• Maintain data integrity within project management tools like Workfront, ensuring accurate
• reporting and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Act as the central point of contact for internal teams, including designers, strategists, and
• copywriters
• Facilitate team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and status updates to ensure alignment and
• progress.
• Help allocate resources effectively and flag any capacity or timeline concerns.
• Serve as the client contact for assigned projects regarding delivery, providing regular updates
• and addressing questions or concerns.
• Ensure alignment between client objectives and project deliverables.
• Manage expectations and build strong relationships to foster trust and satisfaction.
• Monitor project budgets and margin, ensuring all costs are accounted for and within scope.
• Proactively address scope changes, ensuring client approval and proper
• documentation.
• Manage project timelines, identifying risks and adjusting plans as needed to meet deadlines.
• Identify potential challenges and develop solutions to keep projects on track.
• Escalate issues to the Senior Project Manager or Project Director when necessary, ensuring transparency.
• Contribute to improving project management workflows and tools for greater efficiency.
• Document lessons learned and best practices for future projects.

Requirements

• The Project Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing the execution of projects within Marks.
• The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has a passion for creative excellence.

Skills

Required

• Project management
• Planning and organizing
• Budget management
• Risk management
• Client relationship management
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Detail-oriented
• Multitasking
• Problem-solving
• Time management
• Data integrity maintenance

Benefits

• The Ontario pay range for this position is $47,000 CAD to $49,000 CAD annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate's experience, skills, knowledge, and other job-related factors.