Bilingual Project Manager (Digital)

Wunderman Thompson

Department: Project Management & Delivery

Expertise: CX, Technology

Location: Toronto, Canada

Last Updated: ${ new Date('2023-06-04T01:30:35-04:00').toLocaleDateString() }

Who we are:

At Wunderman Thompson we exist to inspire growth for ambitious brands. Part creative agency, part consultancy and part technology company, our experts provide end-to-end capabilities at a global scale to deliver inspiration across the entire brand and customer experience.

We are 20,000 strong in 90 markets around the world; our people bring together creative storytelling, diverse perspectives, inclusive thinking, and highly specialized vertical capabilities to drive growth for our clients. We offer deep expertise across the entire customer journey, including communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology.

Who we are looking for:

Wunderman Thompson is looking for a collaborative Project Manager to join the team developing impactful work for a portfolio of brands. Reporting to the Account Director, you will work closely with clients and the internal cross-functional team to lead the development and execution of web and digital projects.

What you’ll do:

• Client | Liaise between clients and internal teams. Provide required reports. Document all client and agency meetings. You will be the point person for assigned clients.
• Manage | Determine and document project deliverables, risks, timelines, and budgets. Create and maintain project plans throughout the project lifecycle. Communicate progress to internal and client teams. Attend brainstorms, client meetings and briefings. Proactively identify project conflicts and resource gaps and resolve accordingly.
• People | Liaise with Resource Manager and creative teams to secure internal resources.
• Financials | Partner with finance teams to manage WIP’s, freelancer budgets, and timesheets. Monitor actual vs estimated hours for each team member; proactively highlight when there is a discrepancy.

Who you are:

• Collaborative and focused | Work well with different teams. Place an importance on the details with a desire for excellence.
• Agile | A get-things-done attitude. You dig in and figure out how to work around problems. You anticipate requirements and manage expectations.
• Self-Starter | Proactive, positive, and adaptable with a problem-solving approach. Drive projects and resource management from unknowns to clarity.

What you’ll need:

• Experience building partnerships and positively influencing team members and clients.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and effectively.
• Bilingual (French/English) an asset.
• 4 to 5 years of experience project managing web & digital projects required; experience working in a creative/digital agency an asset.

What we offer:

• Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
• Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
• Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through Wunderman Thompson and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.
• Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviours to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.

Wunderman Thompson welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

At Wunderman Thompson, we are committed to actively building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and heard, and is treated with dignity and respect. As leaders and creative partners across industries, it is our responsibility to cultivate an environment reflective of our greatest asset; our people. We believe that this commitment inspires growth and delivers equitable outcomes for everyone as well as the clients and communities we serve.

Wunderman Thompson is a WPP agency.  For more information, please visit our website and follow Wunderman Thompson on our social channels via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. 

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