Description
DEPT® is looking for a Senior Digital Project Manager to join its fast-paced agency team in Toronto. The successful candidate will lead high-impact digital initiatives for a fast-moving client, managing up to 6 workstreams in the digital and AI space.
Job Purpose The role is part of the Global Studios team, which creates emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products, and campaigns at scale and speed. The ideal candidate will have experience managing cross-functional teams of UX/UI designers and developers and be genuinely excited about leveraging AI to optimize workflows and build modern digital experiences.
Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end delivery of complex web, AI, and digital products from discovery through launch and optimization.
- Structure complex, multi-threaded projects and establish clear milestones, sprint plans, and deliverables amidst shifting requirements.
- Manage asset delivery for UX/UI designers, front-end/back-end developers to deliver high-quality work on schedule.
- Lead high-speed clients, facilitate clear communication, set realistic expectations, and manage scope changes gracefully.
- Build, update, and manage status documents and resource allocation and planning.
- Proactively identify bottlenecks, clear roadblocks for technical and creative teams, and manage resource allocation across active workstreams.
- Explore, pilot, and integrate emerging AI tools to streamline agency and client workflows.
- Facilitate agile syncs, including daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and design reviews.
Requirements
- Digital project management experience within a fast-paced agency or high-growth environment.
- Proven track record leading design teams (UX/UI, design systems, research) and engineering teams (custom web/app development, APIs, integrations).
- Hands-on experience with or a strong curiosity about AI tools, generative workflows, and how AI impacts modern design and development ecosystems.
- Comfortable operating without a complete map; capable of translating loose briefs and evolving goals into clear, actionable plans accommodating rapid change.
- Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills, able to speak fluently with engineers, creative directors, and client executives alike.
What We Offer
- 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 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 organized activities and celebrations.
- Inspirational Talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events.
- Learning and Development, supporting growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance.
- Buddy Programme: paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help through the first weeks at DEPT®.
- A reputation for doing good; DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.