Project Manager

Intent - Toronto, ON

Full Time
Intermediate
Hybrid

Intent is seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to join our creative communications agency. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized and proactive individual who relishes in managing complex projects and has a passion for achieving client goals. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution and delivery of various clients’ projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, within budget and to the highest level of client satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

Project Management: Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, from inception to completion, ensuring all project goals and objectives are met.
Client Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring clear and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Team Coordination: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, copywriters and strategists, to ensure seamless project execution.
Resource Management: Allocate and manage resources efficiently, including team members, budgets and timelines.
Quality Assurance: Monitor project progress and conduct regular quality checks to ensure deliverables meet the highest standards of excellence.
Problem-Solving: Identify potential risks and challenges and develop proactive solutions to mitigate issues and keep projects on track.
Reporting: Provide regular project updates to clients and internal stakeholders, including status reports, timelines and budget summaries.

Qualifications

3+ years of project management experience in a creative agency or similar environment.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Agile/Scrum, Kanban, Asana, etc.)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering projects on time and within budget.
Exceptional organizational skills and especially a high attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Proficiency in project management software and tools.
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or equivalent certification is a plus.
This is a work from home position, Intent currently operates a 100% remote model. Hours are somewhat flexible for the right candidate.

Salary range

$65,000–80,000

Benefits

RRSP matching program and full healthcare benefits.

Monthly profit sharing at successful probation period completion

Vacation: Starting with 12 days plus all stat holidays. Intent effectively closes over the holidays, providing at minimum, an extra five days of holiday time that is not deducted from your holiday time.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an energetic, motivated and relationship-focused individual. We want someone who cares deeply about working with non-profit and public sector organizations, and doing work that makes a difference that you can be proud of.

We are looking for a valued team member who will appreciate our rigour, discipline, and commitment to improving lives. There are no pool tables, no fancy offices, no after work drinks and parties. Instead, Intent offers tremendous respect and care for our employees, we strictly believe in supporting work/life balance, insist upon regular office hours (9-5), rest and recuperation after hours and a dedication to productivity exclusively during the work day. Don’t be mistaken, we work exceptionally hard at Intent, but that dedication to work is only expected during office hours.

Domestic (Canada) applicants only.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, we look forward to hearing from you.

About Intent

Intent was founded with a mission: to improve lives. We provide a full service offering focused on strategy, branding, campaigns, communications and digital solutions for our non-profit and public sector clients. Our reason for being is to create positive change for our team, for our clients and for the communities we all serve.

As a result, Intent has quickly become Canada’s leading design communications agency for non-profit and public sector organizations. We work closely with government agencies, hospitals, libraries, community developers, scientists, public health advocates, mental health and addictions specialists and many others.

Sample projects include:
Website design and development for Asian Community AIDS Services;
Social media campaigns and management for Bladder Cancer Canada;
Media campaign for Deaf Blind Ontario Services;
Strategic planning for Cambridge Public Library;
Brand development for Ottawa Public Library;
Awareness campaigns for Ontario Caregiver Organization;
Branding and website design for Resident Doctors of Canada;
Agency of Record services for Women’s College Hospital Foundation;
Awareness campaigns for War Child Canada;
And, much more…

Have you ever dreamed of working at an organization that does good work, for inspiring clients, in an environment where your wellbeing and long-term success is a top priority? Ever work somewhere that doesn’t demand you “always be on”? Ever wonder what it’s like to work only 9-5? Want a career and not just a job? Do you desire to work (really) hard to affect change through communications and design? Then maybe Intent is the place for you.

We work exceptionally hard, it’s intense, we demand a lot of commitment and application from our team. Until 5pm. After which we demand you turn off your notifications, you don’t check your email and that you lead a rich, fulfilling life outside of work so that you are fresh and energetic for tomorrow.

Want to join a fast growing, respectful company that cares about its people?

If that sounds like something that you could throw yourself into, make a commitment and grow and prosper doing work that is good for everyone, then consider Intent. We’re looking forward to hearing from you.

Qualifications of the candidate

The most important qualification for this project is that you are intrinsically motivated.
You must desire to work hard on important projects for inspiring clients. And you want to make a difference with your work. You must be collaborative and want to work with our team. And lastly, you must commit to following our defined processes for projects and account management.
Experience managing or coordinating people in some capacity required, does not have to be in an agency setting
Graduation from a recognized college or university program is preferred
Experience working in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem is preferred (Sharepoint, Teams, OneDrive, Office suite, etc.)

Absolutely no phone calls, please. Only selected candidates will be contacted. Domestic applicants only.