Project Manager

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and manage high-profile new business pitches and growth projects from kickoff to final delivery, ensuring all workstreams move forward with clarity and accountability. 

• Own project operations – including timelines, workback schedules, task lists, trackers, and internal check-ins across multidisciplinary teams. 

• Facilitate key milestone meetings and ensure timely coordination between strategy, media, creative, finance, operations, and executive stakeholders. 

• Track and manage inputs, deadlines, and team deliverables, holding contributors accountable while maintaining positive momentum and collaboration. 

• Identify bottlenecks and risks early, problem-solve in real time, and escalate with context and solutions – not just problems. 

• Support pitch logistics and documentation, from RFP response structuring to asset management and presentation production. 

• Champion strong internal communication, ensuring everyone is aligned on objectives, roles, and timelines, especially in high-pressure moments. 

• Uphold high standards for craft, quality, and integrity across all work delivered by the Growth team. 

Who You Are 

• A natural project owner. Someone who thrives on structure but isn’t paralyzed without it. 

• Calm under pressure, with the ability to stay organized, responsive, and clear in the face of shifting priorities and high expectations. 

• An excellent communicator who knows how to get people aligned and keep things moving with clarity and efficiency. 

• Flexible and fast-moving, able to work through ambiguity and chart a path forward, even when not all the pieces are in place. 

• A team-first contributor who genuinely enjoys collaborating, supporting others, and building a culture of trust and accountability. 

• Detail-oriented, but never loses sight of the big picture. 

• Self-aware, self-starting, and open to feedback, with a growth mindset and eagerness to learn. 

Qualifications 

• 3–5 years of experience in project management or operations, ideally within an agency, media, marketing, or fast-paced creative environment. 

• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with overlapping stakeholders and tight deadlines. 

• Experience working with or alongside executive stakeholders. 

• Fluent in digital communication platforms (Microsoft Teams, etc.). 

• Familiarity with the marketing or advertising landscape is an asset, but not required. 

What You’ll Gain 

• A front-row seat to some of Canada’s most high-profile pitches, partnerships, and brand conversations 

• The chance to work with senior talent and executive leadership across WPP and WPP Media 

• A close-knit, fast-moving team that values high standards, honest communication, and a good laugh 

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