Digital Project Manager, client internal communications

Toronto, ON
$90,000-120,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

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Job Description:Company descriptionSaatchi & Saatchi is an advertising agency with the belief that creativity, data, media and technology should all work together, and we use that to influence human behavior and drive success for clients. S&S is one of the world's largest agency networks with 114 offices and more than 6000 employees globally.
Here in our Toronto office we work with some of the countries most valued brands including Toyota, Buckley's, and Children's Advil, as well as several under the Mondelez banner (Crispers, Oreo, and Chips Ahoy just to name a few).
We’re an award winning agency in both creativity and effectiveness, so it’s really important for us here to convert that innovation and the great ideas into real tangible business results for the organization.
OverviewWe are hiring a Digital Project Manager to support the development and ongoing maintenance of websites and digital platforms for top-tier corporate clients. The successful candidate will have up to 3 years’ experience in digital project management, primarily within website and application development environments.This role is ideal for a Project Manager with a strong technical foundation—someone who is comfortable working closely with developers, understands how modern, database-driven websites operate, and can confidently manage delivery in technically complex environments.Preference will be given to candidates with experience in web design, development and HR workflows knowledge.
Responsibilities

Manage & motivate multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, multiple-project environment.
Primarily responsible for coordinating maintenance of tier one websites. Will also manage small projects from initiation to planning, design, development, testing, and into maintenance.
Proactively monitor work progress to ensure tasks are progressing in a timely manner, and obstacles are removed.
Proactively anticipate client needs throughout the implementation / maintenance process.
Interface and maintain positive relationships with clients and partners in day-to-day communication.
Assist in the creation of project documentation, including requirements documentation, wireframes, timelines, project status, estimates, etc.
Build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders. Regularly keep all stakeholders apprised of project status to ensure all expectations are accounted for and met
Monitor and reconcile actual vs. estimated time spent on projects for maximum accuracy and recovery of hours. Report weekly on budget status.

Qualifications

Excellent leadership, communication and negotiation skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented and motivated
Assertive and proactive self-starter who is also a collaborative team player
Adaptable multi-tasker who welcomes new challenges
Problem solving / Decision making
Able to organize and prioritize, set and meet deadlines.
Able to prioritize and manage multiple priorities concurrently while remaining organized.

Role Specific Competencies:

Strong understanding of web-based platforms and applications, particularly internally facing websites that support business operations at scale.
Working knowledge of how websites interact with databases (e.g. data models, environments, integrations, and dependencies).
Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to work through ambiguity, propose practical options, and guide teams and stakeholders toward effective outcomes.
Knowledge of standard project management and / or task management tools (ie. JIRA, etc)
Enthusiastic participant in the digital / interactive space, with a keen ability to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Comfortable acting as a bridge between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, clearly explaining issues, dependencies, and recommended approaches.
Enthusiastic contributor to continuous improvement, with a proactive approach to identifying risks, optimizations, and more effective delivery patterns.

Nice to have:

Experience working in an agile environment
Web development or design background

Additional informationLocation & Eligibility: Candidates must be based in the Greater Toronto Area with valid Canadian work authorization of at least 12 months.Hybrid Work: This role is mostly remote and suitable for candidates within the GTA area, with a presence of once a month at our Toronto office (111 Queen St. E, Suite 200, Toronto, ON M5C 1S2) and once a month at our client's office in the GTA.Time Off:- Up to 3 weeks vacation, with additional paid closure between Christmas and New Year's- Extended long weekends for provincial holidays — we give you both the Monday and Friday so you get a full 4-day break- 6 sick days and 2 personal days per yearFlexibility & Global Mobility: Work remotely for up to 6 weeks per year from any of our 50+ global offices through our Work Your World program.Benefits: Comprehensive group coverage including:- Medical, dental, and vision care- Psychological and paramedical services- Disability insurance- Fertility support and gender-affirming care- Dedicated internal guidance programs for employees navigating cancer, fertility treatments, or gender transitionCompensation: The salary range for this position is $90,000–$120,000 per year, based on experience, skills, and relevant certifications. We believe in pay transparency and are committed to offering competitive, market-aligned compensation.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.Saatchi & Saatchi 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 at 416-925-7733 or by email at inquiries@publicisna.com.

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