Project Manager

Move Your Career Forward with DAC as a Project Manager

Who We Are

We are DACa global full-funnel performance media agency dedicated to delivering transformative results. With expertise spanning SEO paid media creative production analytics and local optimization we combine the brightest minds with innovative technology to deliver seamless forward-thinking strategies. Powered by AI data and creative ingenuity we deliver integrated campaigns that engage customers at every touchpointfrom global audiences to individual store locations.

Position Summary

The Project Manager applies professional principles practices and techniques to lead project teams control project schedule cost scope risks and quality to meet project objectives and ensure project and data integrity is complete and accurate. This role has ultimate responsibility and accountability for assigned projects and manages all aspects of the project life cycle: Initiation Planning Execution Monitoring & Control and Closure.

What Youll Do

• Ensure all project data is complete accurate and up to date across all project tools. Responsible for project and task audit to ensure data completeness and accuracy.
• Manage assigned projects & project team ensuring that milestones and project objectives are achieved on time on budget and within scope; that project roadblocks are removed and the team members are motivated to employ the organizations project management methodology and best practice principles of collaboration accountability and transparency
• Drive & govern pre-sale and post-sale processes working with stakeholders to gather and align on final outputs. Change management communication planning and execution.
• Pre-sale activities include activities within the Initiation phase including ensuring the pre-sale project tools documents and resources are optimal for seamless communication and quick turnarounds supporting the brief quote and scoping exercises.
• Post-sale activities include activities within the Planning phase once the SOW is signed and ensure the project plan timeline resources and communication plans are activated including the Risk Management documentation Stakeholders Register Lessons Learned and supporting contracts specific to the project. Execution Monitoring and Controlling phase including monitoring project profitability resourcing and pacing. Evaluating progress and quality managing the issue resolution process to ensure corrective actions are taken. Closure phase including closing off the project through document reconciliations reporting to compare the project against its baseline objectives and goals and performing postmortem exercises as needed.
• Responsible for identifying and communicating risk project logistical issues and out-of-process scenarios; identifying solutions to meet productivity quality and client goals; and following escalation protocols.
• Responsible for project health reporting and management of actioning at risk metrics according to defined process

What You Bring

• 3-5 years of Project Management experience in the project management industry overseeing a range of projects ranging in size and complexity including some related experience in the digital space.
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent college diploma with a major in computer science finance business administration or equivalent education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Word PowerPoint and Excel.
• Proven experience working within established project management methodologies
• Ability to facilitate and run meetings effectively
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Professional mature motivated and self-directed; Advanced time management skills
• Mental agility possessing the ability to manage multiple priorities and execute tasks effectively in a high-pressure environment
• Strong negotiation and conflict management skills; Objective with the ability to influence individuals across the organization without direct authority
• Team-orientated collaborative and excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong familiarity with project management software solutions ( HubSpot and Teams an asset)
• Ad agency exposure with digital environment experience preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with working in agile environments.
• Knowledge of PMI methodology; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

What Youll Get

• Professional Growth: Work with top-tier clients and cutting-edge tools in the performance marketing industry.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a global organization that values curiosity transparency and innovation.
• Competitive Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits.
  • Generous PTO wellness initiatives and parental leave.
  • Opportunities for continued learning and professional development.
  • A supportive collaborative and casual work environment.

How We Work

This role requires three in-office days per week. Remote work is not available for this position.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. DAC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race color ethnicity gender age religion creed national origin sexual orientation gender identity marital status citizenship genetic information disability or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal provincial state or municipal law. If you require an accommodation in any aspect of the selection process please reach out to .

At DAC we celebrate your contributions provide you with opportunities and choices and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health vision dental life disability financial and retirement benefits as well as paid leave professional development tuition assistance work-life programs and employee assistance support. Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the DAC benefit programs.

Salary at DAC is determined by various factors including but not limited to location the individuals particular combination of education knowledge skills competencies and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected total compensation range for this position is starting at $80000 to $90000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of DACs total compensation package for employees.