Digital Marketing Project Manager

Digital Project Manager | Hybrid (Halifax, NS)

Are you a master of organization with a passion for digital strategy? I’m currently recruiting for a Digital Project Manager to join a premier agency based in Halifax.

Our client is a powerhouse in the digital space, known for delivering high-impact marketing strategies and sophisticated web solutions for global brands. If you thrive on turning complex conceptual ideas into technical reality and love the fast-paced energy of an agency environment, this is for you.

• ***NOTE - If you feel this is a strong fit for the next step in your career, and you meet the below requirements, please feel free to forward your resume directly to [email protected] for consideration. Due to volumes, only those who possess the below experience and have this reflected on their up-to-date CV will be contacted for next steps.

General Role Overview

As a Digital Project Manager, you will be the glue that holds projects together. You’ll act as a strategic partner to both clients and internal teams, ensuring that marketing strategies and product implementations are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standard. You aren't just managing tasks; you are a solution expert who understands the "why" behind the "what."

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Solution Architecting: Translate conceptual ideas into technically feasible solutions and act as the subject matter expert for the entire project lifecycle.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Development, Marketing, UX, and Creative teams to drive process efficiencies.
• Requirement Definition: Craft detailed technical specifications, user stories, and creative briefs using various needs analysis techniques.
• Agile Management: Own the Jira boards (Kanban and Sprint) and translate project requirements into actionable tickets.
• Client Advocacy: Lead client workshops and status meetings, acting as the primary point of contact and ensuring service excellence.
• Project Governance: Create and maintain project schedules, risk logs, and budget reports, escalating concerns to leadership when necessary.

Must-Haves

• Experience: 1+ years of dedicated Project Management experience, ideally within a digital or agency setting.
• Education: Post-secondary degree in PM, Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Agile Fluency: Practical experience implementing Agile methodologies and managing projects within Jira/Confluence.
• Technical Literacy: Experience working within CMS platforms (WordPress, Drupal) and a strong understanding of the project delivery lifecycle (Discovery through Deployment).
• Communication: Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to lead workshops and influence stakeholders.

Nice-to-Haves

• Certifications: PMI-ACP, Business Analysis (ECBA/CPRE), or ITIL V3 Foundation.
• Strategic Depth: Experience developing complex user cases and high-level marketing strategy documentation.

Important Info & Benefits

• Location: Hybrid (Halifax, NS).
• Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000 per year (commensurate with experience).
• Vacation: Available on Day 1, plus a bonus week off during the holidays.
• Travel Perk: An annual travel credit for your personal adventures.
• Financial Security: Company-matching RRSP program and 80% premium share for Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• Wellness: Health Spending Account, Healthy Living Account, and fitness/transit discounts.
• Family First: Top-up for Parental and Pregnancy leave.
• Office Culture: Free snacks/drinks and recreational sports teams to keep the team spirit high.

Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ready to lead innovative projects in the heart of Halifax, I’d love to chat.