Description
DEPT is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data.
This is a 6 month fixed term employee contract, with likelihood of extension. The role is fully hybrid, working EST hours from Canada, in Toronto.
The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, naturally brings order to chaos, and stays calm when priorities pivot. You will lead high-impact digital initiatives for an equally fast-moving client. They will be responsible for managing 1-3 workstreams of 1 client in the digital and AI space.
Project Management & Delivery
- Drive Execution: Manage the end-to-end delivery of complex web, AI and digital products from discovery through launch and optimization.
- Organize Dynamic Tasks: Structure complex, multi-threaded projects; establish clear milestones, sprint plans, and deliverables amidst shifting requirements.
- Cross-Functional Team Management: Manage asset delivery for UX/UI designers, front-end/back-end developers to deliver high-quality work on schedule.
- Client & Stakeholder Management: Client support to a high-speed client, facilitating clear communication, setting realistic expectations, and managing scope changes gracefully.
- Project Management: Build, update and manage status documents and resource allocation and planning.
- Risk & Resource Management: Proactively identify bottlenecks, clear road blocks for technical and creative teams, and manage resource allocation across active workstreams.
Team & AI Integration
- AI Tooling & Workflow Optimization: Encouraged to explore, pilot, and integrate emerging AI tools to streamline agency and client workflows.
- Modern Product Delivery: Facilitate agile syncs (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and design reviews) adapted for high-velocity teams.
Requirements
- Agency & Client-Side Experience: 4+ years of digital project management experience within a fast-paced agency or high-growth environment.
- Creative & Technical Fluency: Proven track record leading design teams (UX/UI, design systems, research) and engineering teams (custom web/app development, APIs, integrations).
- AI Enthusiasm: Hands-on experience with or a strong curiosity about AI tools, generative workflows, and how AI impacts modern design and development ecosystems.
- Thrives in Ambiguity: Comfortable operating without a complete map; capable of translating loose briefs and evolving goals into clear, actionable plans accommodating rapid change.
- Agility, Adaptability & Flexibility: Able to pivot quickly with shifting timelines without losing momentum or compromising product quality under tight deadlines, while remaining calm under pressure.
- Problem Solver: A steady, decisive presence who calmly navigates high-stakes deadlines and fluid scope.
- Strong Communicator: Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills, able to speak fluently with engineers, creative directors, and client executives alike.
Benefits
- A flexible, hybrid working policy
- An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies
- Mental health support, and company sick pay scheme.
- 15 days paid holiday annually (plus Public Holidays).
- Refreshments are provided in the office all week, as well as drinks at 4 pm on a Friday.
- Enhanced family friendly policies to support new parents.
- Social and Cultural Events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.
- Inspirational Talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events.
- Learning and Development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance.
- Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT.