Project Manager

Summary

Join VERB, a digital marketing agency in Halifax, as a Project Manager. You will translate conceptual ideas into feasible solutions, collaborate with internal departments, and apply business acumen to address client needs. Responsibilities include defining project requirements, managing project schedules and communication, and facilitating client workshops. You will ensure projects are completed accurately and on time, while advocating for clients and maintaining excellent communication. The role requires strong project management experience, post-secondary education, and excellent communication skills. VERB offers competitive benefits, including vacation time, travel credit, and comprehensive health insurance.

Requirements

• 2+ years of project management experience
• Post-secondary education in project management, marketing, advertising, business, communications, public relations, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Translate conceptual ideas into technically feasible solutions and act as the project expert who has an intimate understanding of the entire solution
• Collaborate with all VERB internal departments including, Development, Marketing, UX and Creative, on key process efficiencies
• Apply business acumen to uncover web solutions that address clients’ business needs
• Own the final deliverable to ensure they are complete and accurate based on the scope of the contract
• Define and prioritize requirements for web and/or marketing projects using various needs analysis techniques
• Craft requirement documents with technical specifications, functionalities, user stories and/or collaborate on creative brief and marketing strategy documentation
• Manage Kanban and Sprint boards and translate project requirements into tickets within Jira
• Create and maintain project schedules, internal and external status reports and risk and issues logs
• Develop and deliver end-user training
• Host key internal meetings and lead regular client meetings related to project milestones
• Plan and facilitate client workshops and requirements gathering meetings
• Work closely with the project sponsor to ensure total service delivery excellence in meeting deadlines and budgets
• Act as a client advocate and manage internal communications throughout project life cycle
• Maintain frequent communication with Project Delivery leadership for escalation, resourcing and budget concerns, etc
• Foster and nurture a positive relationship with internal and external stakeholders through punctual, professional, and strategic communication
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Project Delivery team

Preferred Qualifications

• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
• Business Analysis Certificate (ECBA or CPRE)
• ITIL V3 Foundation
• Demonstrated experience across a range of digital media
• Experience implementing Agile project management methodologies
• Experience developing requirements, user cases, user stories, and/or creative briefs
• Experience working within a CMS (WordPress, Drupal)
• Familiarity with Atlassian Suite of products, i.e., Confluence and Jira, with experience managing projects within Jira
• Knowledge of project delivery processes (Discover, Definition, Design, Develop, Deploy)
• Ability to help project teams find workable and pragmatic solutions
• Proven ability to present information with internal and external stakeholders, i.e., hosting workshops
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with the ability to function in a fast-paced business environment

Benefits

• 80% premium share option for Group Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision), with a health spending account to top up your claims
• A healthy living account
• Company matching RRSP program
• Top up for Parental/Pregnancy leave
• Remote and flexible work arrangements
• Transit and fitness discounts
• Recreational sports teams
• Learning and development opportunities with a multitude of resources
• Internal recognition programs
• Vacation time available on day one (not to mention an extra bonus week during the holidays)
• An annual travel credit (for non-work related travel)
• Free office snacks and drinks to keep you energized when you’re around