Project Manager

Analyze and understand clients’ and project business goals and objectives Identify project deliverables and manage all aspects of the project including a) planning, estimation and scoping, b) schedule, c) risks, and d) resources Develop and maintain project plans, detailed timelines, statements of works and change requests Proactively manage shared resources with resource manager to ensure project completion. This includes internal teams and freelancers as well as external vendors Ensure the success of each project from initial approach to project close, applying project lifecycle methodologies that best suit the work at hand Engage agency departments from client service, strategy, creative, MedReg, development, quality assurance, and others to most effectively contribute to the project deliverables Manage changes effectively throughout project delivery Track and control project progress (activities, milestones, deliverables) and estimation/re-estimation work as necessary Qualifications 2-3 years of experience working as a project manager with a focus on managing digital and/or traditional advertising projects Experience managing Pharma advertising projects (DTC and HCP) in an agency setting Financially competent with a demonstrated ability to plan and deliver projects within deadlines and against budgets. Solid understanding of processes and agency functions. Knowledge of project, task and knowledge management tools, ie. MS Project/Smartsheets, JIRA, Confluence. Enthusiastic participant in the digital / interactive space, with a keen ability to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement. Additional information Transparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data. We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision-making. We believe in a human-first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people. 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.