Project Manager
Publicis Groupe
**Company description**
Publicis is an omni-channel communications agency with over 600 employees across our Canadian operations. The office is the largest in our industry in Canada and boasts talent across various disciplines of marketing and advertising expertise. Publicis carries a balanced split of Canadian, U.S. and Global clients for which we are Agency of Record. Publicis supports a range of D&I actions through our Driving Change team as well as giving back to the community through a long-standing participation in the Out of the Cold Program. With a strong, active and familial culture, Pub United is the agency’s social club, hosting events as wide reaching as Curling, Trivia Nights and more.
**Overview**
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the execution of advertising materials to support the credit and payments marketing efforts of a major retail client. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in both account management and project management, with a deep understanding of the retail brand industry. This role will report into a Senior Project Manager.
**Responsibilities**
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships to ensure client satisfaction and retention.
• Collaborate with clients to define project requirements, goals, and deliverables, and translate them into actionable project plans.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, including creative, design, copywriting, resourcing, production and trafficking teams, to ensure seamless project execution from inception to completion.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Proactively identify and address project risks, providing timely solutions to ensure project success.
• Regularly communicate project status, progress, and key insights to clients, ensuring transparency and managing expectations effectively.
• Ensure the detailed quality assurance of all marketing materials, including thorough review and verification of legal copy and disclaimers for accuracy, compliance, and consistency.
• Conduct thorough post-project analysis, evaluate project performance, and provide recommendations for future improvements.
**Qualifications**
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, business administration, or a related field.
• Strong experience working across digital channels such as (social, display, web) and printed materials.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in project management, or a similar role within the advertising or marketing industry, preferably with retail clients (background in financial marketing an asset).
• Proven track record of successfully managing high-profile accounts and delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in project management tools and software.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and independently problem-solve.
• Flexibility to travel occasionally for client meetings or industry events.
**Additional information**
Publicis Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of our community. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply. If you require a specific accommodation please contact Human Resources. by email at inquiries@publicisna.com
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