Dentsu Studios is the production unit of dentsu Canada, with offices in Toronto and Montréal.

Whether the ask is specialized, scaled, local or global – dentsu Studios is designed to make the never before possible. By combining craftsmanship and technology on every project, we deliver work that inspires and converts.

Position overview

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be an integral member of the team by managing various print projects and ensuring that day-to-day activities within the studio run smoothly. You bring a passion for all things print and will set the tone for how projects are managed by ensuring focus on key client objectives and first-class experiences. 

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the account team, creative leads and print production resources to ensure the successful delivery of projects.

• Attend project kick-off meetings to ensure feasibility of concepts and provide recommendations to efficiently meet requirements.

• Prepare estimates and schedules, communicate project statuses and adjust resources and priorities accordingly.

• Maintain a clear vision of the direction of all projects and keep production focused in that direction.

• Oversee the agency workflow and establish client specific processes to ensure efficiencies and highest quality of deliverables.

• Understand and effectively communicate business needs and file specifications to the print production team.

• Manage and communicate status to the internal project team and ensure that issues and risks are properly identified, considered, escalated and resolved.

• Manage project change in accordance with the change management plan to control scope, quality, schedule, cost, resourcing and procurement.

• 5-6 years project management experience, with an excellent understanding of print production processes.

• A strong leader and a team player who understands how to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving organization.

• Complete knowledge of start-to-finish project tasks across the multiple print disciplines, with demonstrated ability managing full project portfolios.

We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds foster a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better business results. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the clients we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to working with our candidates from all ability levels throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] or to begin a conversation about your individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process.

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