Associate Director of Project Management

Associate Director of Project Management • Toronto Canada Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Associate Director Project/Program Manager to lead the execution of integrated marketing campaigns that will require the delivery of digital, content, experiential, and print assets from strategy through execution. Responsibilities: Drive and monitor discrete campaigns end-to-end by setting and facilitating ongoing status meetings, capturing detailed and actionable notes, reporting to the project team, and keeping relevant stakeholders accountable for their deliverables. Define and manage timelines based on project scope by developing timelines for different relevant audiences, conducting ongoing timeline management, and aligning on trade offs with key stakeholders at project start if working on a compressed timeline. Manage campaigns at a macro level by ensuring sub-deliverables that ladder to the macro timeline are managed by the appropriate internal stakeholders and serving as the primary POC to agency project managers. Manage scope, schedules, budget, resources, and dependencies throughout the campaign by developing a campaign hub & central drives, trackers for assets, budget, and feedback, and maintaining toolkits, playbooks, master creative deck, etc. and other project resources. Align teams and stakeholders on collective vision and outcomes by providing ongoing and frequent communication of project status, outlining priority tasks and responsible parties, and informing on key milestones and purpose for deliverables through daily and weekly status sheets. Lead escalation and risk management / mitigation by assessing project status and deadlines, flagging risks, and proactively providing mitigation plans. Establish and create processes based on best practices and designed for specific programs to develop optimal results and drive efficiencies. Collaborate with stakeholders and senior leadership on ideating, strategizing, and implementing new ways of working and operations to ensure campaigns and steps are efficient and effective. About You The essentials: A minimum of 7-10 years of experience as a Program Manager or Account Manager, preferably at a top tier full service advertising agency and/or in-house brand/creative studio Experience managing the timely execution of end-to-end integrated campaigns that require production of custom content featuring macro / micro talent on brief and on budget Proven ability to be proactive and manage risks and navigate solutions throughout the program lifecycle. And communicating risks with solutions to stakeholders to gain alignment. Self-starter with a natural ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with high standards of output including a strong attention to detail and expert organizational skills Strong familiarity with program management software, methodologies, and best practices Familiarity delivering assets to fill paid, owned, and earned media plans that include a diverse set of units for social platforms Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and navigate change with ethnically and culturally diverse teams. Experience with branding project is a plus. What We Offer Salary Range $90,000—$100,000 CAD About Monks Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. Monks is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. Monks is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. We are committed to treating people with disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. #J-18808-Ljbffr