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Toronto, ON
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We are Assembly, the modern global media agency that's part of Stagwell, the challenger network built to transform marketing. We're purpose-led through our core, and we help brands build connections with people through culturally relevant media experiences. We're at the cutting edge of data and tech-driven marketing, and we believe brand and performance media can work together to drive breakthrough business growth.

ICYMI: Assembly was named Ad Age's first-ever Purpose-Led Agency of the Year atop the 2022 Ad Age A-List!

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Marketing, Management Consulting, or Technology. You will work directly with all Assembly business lines (Strategy, Research, Media Teams, Analytics and Technology) and sister companies.

The primary role of the Project Manager will provide leadership and support to ensure that the business and delivery goals of the engagement are met and consistently exceed client expectations.

Responsibilities:

    • Facilitate the definition of project goals, objectives and define scope
    • Define project tasks and develop project plans, schedules, risk assessments, and communication using the tools that reflect the scope of work, client expectations and line of businesses
    • Schedule and facilitate meeting agendas, objectives, details, status, meeting notes and follow-ups
    • Execute project plans by managing and overseeing resource assignments, managing scope, and assisting with defining technical solutions and directions.
    • Develops resource plans by working with business leaders to ensure appropriate resources are in place and available
    • Provide direction and support to project team, while identifying and mitigating risks
    • Proactively adjusts budgets and resources, while identifying opportunities to adjust processes for efficiencies. Engaging the appropriate stake holders prior to making any major changes
    • Execute project plans by managing and overseeing resource assignments, managing scope, facilitating meetings, and assisting with defining technical solutions and directions.

Requirements

    • Adept at handling multiple complex work streams and tasks
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Excellent organizational and time management skills
    • Attention to detail and the ability to focus under pressure
    • The ability to organize, direct, and motivate a team
    • The ability to identify roadblocks and break down barriers quickly
    • Be able to work with various groups to resolve conflicts in a fast-paced environment.
    • Ability to deal with ambiguity
    • Self-starter with drive towards excellence
    • Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem solving, negotiating, influencing, facilitation, prioritization, decision making, and conflict resolution skills
    • Previous experience working successfully as a Project Manager at an agency or digital marketing firm
    • 5 - 7 years' experience in Project Management, PMP Certification preferred
    • Familiarity with Agile project management techniques
    • Knowledge of project management techniques and tools
    • Direct work experience in project management capacity

Benefits

Why Assembly?

  • We care about your growth – we offer competitive salaries, annual compensation reviews, and keep detailed personal development plans to ensure you're hitting your personal and company goals
  • We recognize and celebrate your success…all the time! Whether it's through company meetups, employee recognition programs, or just a regular day, we make sure our people's achievements are known and appreciated
  • We're truly a people-first organization. That's why we offer a Flexible Time Off policy that puts you in control of your work-life balance, as well as market-leading primary and secondary caregiver and parental leave policies
  • We have a hybrid in-office/remote working policy that focuses on bringing people together in-person when it's needed most, i.e., team strategy brainstorms, learning & development opportunities, and company meetings
  • We care about social and environmental Impact – we have dedicated Impact Champions who collaborate globally to make sure we're leaving the world better than we found it
  • We have an amazing group of Employee Resource Groups who form close knit communities and are committed to guiding the agency to become more inclusive, diverse, and representative of the world around us
  • We're part of Stagwell, the challenger network built to transform marketing. We're nimble and digital-first, and we're quickly growing to take on the biggest legacy hold cos
Equal Opportunities

In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is $70,000 - $90,000USD. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

At Assembly, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Assembly is an advocate for equal opportunity in the workplace. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. EEO Employer M/F/Vet/Disabled.