job description
We are looking for an experienced, creative, and skilled Sr. Project Manager with a Website and Product Design background, and a passion for digital marketing to join our dynamic team!
As a Sr. Project Manager you will work with clients from a variety of different industries. You will be responsible for the successful creation and managing of relevant website projects. The successful candidate will have a positive disposition and demonstrate excellent communication, time management and problem-solving skills.
This is a full-time position for candidates located within drive time of our Studio in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
If the following 3 items match your skills, please read further for the full job description, we’d love to hear from you!
1) Sr. Project Management Skills
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You manage multiple projects at once, within budget and deliver on time.
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You’re a pro with project management software like Monday.com.
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You have excellent communication, time management and problem solving skills.
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You’re able to trouble shoot project road blocks coaching team members through to project success.
2) Website and Product Design Skills/Knowledge
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You have experience with designing websites, landing pages or other design elements.
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You understand the importance of utilizing UI/UX principles and practices.
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You ensure the incorporation of digital marketing knowledge across all projects.
3) Web Development Knowledge
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You have general knowledge about content management systems such as wordpress to skillfully manage website production projects including client communications and team members.
Start Date: ASAP
responsibilities
Key Actions – Sr. Project Manager
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Develop strong “trust based” client relationships.
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Keep up to date project records on relevant information on clients and projects using appropriate software.
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Convey a strong and real passion for the success of the project from start to finish and take those actions necessary to ensure that success.
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Work with clients in a variety of different industries to execute new projects and marketing initiatives.
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Create marketing strategies, creative briefs and schedules to be implemented across web/search/social/video/photography + branding.
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Create and present account strategies to clients, followed by their successful implementation.
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Maintain continued client communications obtaining the necessary client approvals to keep projects successfully within timelines and budgets.
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Develop a gantt chart for all on-going projects across the team of resources.
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Develop new ideas + programs that customers can use to generate online leads + sales.
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Introduce customers to new services that Candybox has to offer, where appropriate to grow their business.
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Build supportive relationships with the Candybox team.
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Manage team members to ensure budgets are being kept or adjusted, along with timelines and deliverables.
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Identify project “roadblocks” and coach and manage team members on possible solutions to ensure successful progress of projects.
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Provide support for the relevant department team members involved in the projects.
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Collaborate with team members to analyze and assess client account situations and strategize solutions.
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Maintain up to date Toggl and Monday Boards as per department process requirements
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Manage 5+ direct reports
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Problem-solve medium-large size client issues with minimal support.
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Service + build strong relationships with larger accounts as assigned.
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Take initiative to build and foster ongoing open communication with your Team Lead, CEO and COO.
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Demonstrate a holistic view of the company with keen attention to the development and implementation of ideas for growth and extraordinary success.
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Project manage and coordinate across teams, as needed, on different accounts.
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Foster and create a safe and positive environment of collaboration where team members can express their ideas and work together to succeed on projects.
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Lead meetings, prepare and present meeting agendas and conduct meeting wrap-ups and follow-ups.
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Step up and take on the overall accountability for project success.
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Take initiative to expand your existing knowledge base beyond the scope of essential knowledge for your role.
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Develop and implement advanced marketing strategies and role expertise.
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Provide support/coaching on small tasks/issues for the department team members as needed or as called upon by the Team Lead, CEO or COO (For example, assist with the onboarding training of New Hires).
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Assist the sales teams with meetings/numbers as needed or called upon by the Sales Team or Team Lead.
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Lead 3-4 key initiatives per year (OPSPs) (For example: assist the sales team with the creation of new services).
requirements for the role
- Be legally eligible to work in Canada
- Post-secondary credentials in an applicable technology or design field
- Project and resource management experience (and ideally accreditation)
- Experience managing and leading Teams
- Excellent written and oral skills
- Easily learn new softwares (Reporting, tracking etc)
- Proficient in an Apple and Google Drive environment
what we are looking for in a successful candidate
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Acts with Integrity
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Self-Managed
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Accountable
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Problem Solver
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Do what you say you will do
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Consistently demonstrates positive behaviour
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Takes Initiative
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Strong Work Ethic
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Punctual
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Creative
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Resourceful
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Detail Oriented
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Results Oriented
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Engages positively with others
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Builds Relationships
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Effective Listener
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Effective Communicator (sensory, written and oral)
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Achievement Driven
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Analyze and Predict
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Work well under pressure
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Positively acts on Feedback
what we offer
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Competitive salary
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Health benefits (dental, eye care, physio, medical, massage, and more)
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Quarterly bonus eligibility based on performance and company success
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Group RRSP Participation