Freelance Project Manager (Marketing)

TL;DR

Freelance Project Manager (Marketing): Owning end-to-end project management for high-volume primary production initiatives across various lines of business and stakeholders with an accent on delivering projects on time, on specification, and on budget. Focus on developing strong working relationships with internal teams and agency partners to plan, document, execute, and deliver diverse production projects adhering to strict schedules and budgets.

Location: Toronto, ON Canada

Company

hirify.global is a Global Content Production Company, part of WPP, partnering with top brands to deliver engaging and measurable content across all channels and media.

What you will do

• Serve as an internal and external source of expertise in high-volume primary production, responding swiftly and concisely to all inquiries.
• Manage and optimize internal workflows to ensure and increase productivity across all primary projects.
• Oversee project execution, including scope management, briefing, and progress tracking for all primary assets from initiation to completion.
• Prepare and manage comprehensive project closing documentation.
• Conduct weekly status meetings with all project stakeholders, both client-side and internal teams, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Lead and pioneer the optimization of processes for the efficient and scalable delivery of high-volume digital and print content projects.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of project management or production experience in an interactive or integrated agency or similar environment.
• An understanding of the creative development process, primary production, technology, quality assurance testing, and marketing methodologies.
• Ability to manage small projects or components of complex projects, demonstrating ability to deliver on time and on budget.
• Can show experience in bottom-up scoping of projects, creating project budgets, tracking actuals, and creating statements of work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, wireframing/workflow tools, and online project management/collaboration/ticketing tools (e.g., JIRA, Service Anywhere, SharePoint, Smartsheet).

Culture & Benefits

• A hands-on approach with a shared drive to roll up sleeves and make great things happen.
• Commitment to honesty and direct communication to build trust and collaboration.
• Bringing heart and soul to everything, with passion, pride, and relentless drive for quality.
• Creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.
• A hungry mindset, driven by curiosity, experimentation, and continuous learning.