Associate Director, Project Management

Job Description:

 Cardinal Path is a data and marketing analytics consulting firm that helps marketers to win in the digital economy. We use analytics to create business value by giving marketers the data, tools and skills they need to focus their efforts and dollars on the things that work best. We have done this across thousands of successful client engagements, and have the trust of Fortune 1000 brands.

At Cardinal Path, we are educators at heart. We don’t just develop & deliver against a sound analytics strategy, we also help clients to elevate their own capabilities.  We’ve trained over 500,000 people worldwide, and our award-winning bench of talent loves nothing more than to share what they know.

We believe that marketers need experts in their corner, and a catalyst for action to help them tap the power of their data and create demonstrable value for the business. By doing this, we fulfill our own goal: to be the competitive advantage for our clients. Our company culture reflects the importance of our people's expertise, wellness and happiness in everything we do.

THE OPPORTUNITY

An Associate Director on the Cardinal Path Project Management team is a seasoned professional, responsible for thought leadership and governance of our Project Management department. Successful candidates work cross-departmentally to help improve the quality and efficiency of delivery. The Associate Director works in close collaboration with the director to define project reporting methodology, along with organization and mentorship of the department in its entirety.

The Associate Director plays a pivotal role in helping to deliver digital strategy, technology, digital media, and analytics solutions. The position requires the ability to simultaneously lead multiple projects and a leader for the Project Management department, alongside experience including; general technical background, strong business knowledge, and exceptional project management skills. It is extremely important for this person to possess excellent communication skills to routinely interact with team members and external clients. The Associate Director should have a passion to help improve processes and provide guidance and mentorship to anyone that requires it.

The work is varied and challenging and is best suited to an individual who enjoys and thrives in a fast-paced collaborative environment. Responsibilities include: 

• Support in leading the PMO or group of Project Managers with the oversight and guidance of the PMO Senior Director

• Provide oversight and guidance to the Senior Project Management leadership team.

• Developing a core set of strategic goals to benefit the PMO and CP as a company. 

• Support the PMO Senior Director in developing department road map and PMO goals, support team in the completion of department objectives.

• Continued improvement roll outs of strategies to support methodology, tools and process enhancements

• Coordinate and Manage integrated project plans to help clients achieve their strategic objectives. Adapt and apply the Cardinal Path delivery approach to meet project success metrics. Establish and maintain consistent and high-quality project communication with all stakeholders.

• Collaborate with other departments within the organization to help improve the quality and efficiency of delivery. 

• Manage or oversee complex projects or programs.

• Oversee project estimations and the development of project deliverables.  Establish and maintain processes to manage scope throughout the project lifecycle. Champion project management best practices across the organization.

• Establish standard reports and processes for project teams and clients

• Provide an infrastructure of constant health performance monitoring for the PMO and client projects.

• Serves as lead Project Manager on enterprise client engagements

• Systematically track project tasks and risks. 

• Proactively resolve roadblocks before they impact the successful delivery of the project. 

• Provide accurate time and resourcing forecasting for existing and upcoming engagements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post Secondary degree with 8+ years’ experience in digital media/marketing/analytics in a project manager role

• Experience delivering digital media, technology, and analytics projects within an agency environment

• Experience managing multi-million dollar portfolios/client projects along with estimating and scoping larger project opportunities

• Has 3+ years experience leading a PMO practices or a small group of project managers

• Exemplifies strong Project Management methodology and knowledge of the agency space

• Is a seasoned candidate with 5+ years of mentorship

• Ability to prioritize project deliverables and incident handling across the organization

• Self-motivated and able to work independently in meeting deadlines

OUR COMPANY

We are a fast-growing, leading marketing company with offices in the U.S. and Canada. We offer our employees competitive wages, flexible benefits, an awesome culture and the satisfaction of seeing a positive impact on our clients’ bottom line.

Our company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. 

The salary range for this position is $110,000-$120,000 CAD annually. Actual salary within the salary range will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, and skills. A range of medical, dental, RRSP, paid time off, or other benefits also are available to all permanent employees.

We know through experience that different perspectives and backgrounds foster a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. We aim to create workplaces that reflect the clients we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to working with our candidates from all ability levels throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] or to begin a conversation about your individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process.

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