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Find a job that lets your imagination run wild! 
WildBrain is made up of a team of innovators and creators who bring industry-leading kids’ content and brands to families globally. We inspire imagination, put creativity first and believe in the power of storytelling. We are constantly connecting the powers of our global team, making WildBrain a collaborative, openminded and passionate environment to work in.  To work at WildBrain means you get to create stories that lets imaginations run wild. Join our team today and make us part of your story!  

About the Role 

WildBrain is building a new technology ecosystem platform with a cloud first approach comprising of several core areas including Data, Reporting tools, Storage, Media asset management, Digital asset management, Rights management, Media transformation/packaging, Media scheduling/publishing and operational finance. We are replacing multiple enterprise systems and workflows within the Content Operations, Finance and Data & Technology departments.

This role will be working closely with TCS, a large consulting company WildBrain has engaged to design, provide custom development, and implement the new ecosystem. The position will manage the project between TCS, multiple WildBrain departments and several independent consultants hired by WildBrain.  We expect the project manager to keep TCS to a high standard on all aspects of their work and manage the schedules, input and output of our internal teams and consultants.

• Provide program management for assigned projects across the following areas:
  • Final Design, Implementation, and rollout of SaaS solutions
  • Final Design and Implementation of Cloud Infrastructure and Tools
  • Large Scale Storage Migration
  • Software and Applications Development
  • Business Analytics and Data Management
  • Development and Implementation of Operational Workflows
  • Specialized AV Workflows and Architecture – Ex. Editing Capabilities
  • Partner/Client Integrations with New Systems
     
• Program management duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Using WildBrain’s project management framework and creating additional framework where needed
  • Work closely with the project team, including internal and external stakeholders, to ensure timelines are adhered to and to manage scope creep
  • Manage overall and vendor budget tracking – report regularly to project sponsors
  • Track all consultant hours, payments, and deliverables
  • Provide regular reporting and stakeholder communication
  • Attend internal and external client meetings to recommend solutions and mitigate risk and scope changes
  • Hold regular project team status meetings to ensure all project milestones are on track
  • Maintain all project documentation, in accordance with standard processes and tools
  • Organize update presentations for the Steering Committee
  • Manage all project deliverables from TCS and WildBrain
  • Coordinate with TCS to manage meeting, workshop, and overall project schedules
  • Manage WildBrain Feedback, Action Items and Decision Tracking
  • Hold TCS to a high standard on all documentation
  • Document all day-to-day operation workflows as they are developed
  • Track and manage WildBrain resources to ensure project timelines/workload is within acceptable expectations
  • Facilitate all project meetings

• Experienced in technology project management, media industry experience advantageous
• Experience working on technology projects and large SaaS solution implementations
• Solid grasp of key business and technology disciplines including Strategy, Governance, Business Analysis, Project Management and QA, Dev Ops, SDLC and Agile methodologies
• PRINCE2 or PMP certification
• Knowledge of Technical Documentation Best Practices
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Adept at financial planning (forecasting, budgeting and budget control)
• Highly organised and motivated with high attention to detail & strong time management skills
• Good team player; able to handle conflict in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with process improvements
• Proficient in Microsoft O365 products, Jira, Smartsheet, and/or other project management tools

What We Offer 

Working at WildBrain is more than a job — it’s the opportunity to join forces with extraordinary, insightful and imaginative people who will recognize your talents and encourage your professional growth and development in a work environment that promotes creativity and individuality.

Our Commitment  

Diversity and Inclusion are in our DNA. As a global leader in kids and family entertainment, we strive to reflect and honour the diversity of our audiences around the world. We believe that creating diverse and inclusive content & brands begins with fostering a culture of belonging at WildBrain. To us, a culture of belonging is one where we celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, and external partners and strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and brings their authentic self to work.

We demonstrate our commitment to this by striving to provide a supportive work environment and a corporate culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. We recognize that people bring experience and talent that goes beyond the technical skills and requirements of a job. If you possess similar experience that is close to what we’ve listed here, we encourage you to please still consider applying. We strongly believe that diverse experience, transferable skills, and passion are key! WildBrain accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. 

About WildBrain 

At WildBrain we inspire imaginations through the wonder of storytelling. As a leader in 360° IP management, we are experts in content creation, audience engagement and global licensing, cultivating and growing love for our own and partner brands with kids and families around the world. With approximately 13,000 half-hours of filmed entertainment in our library—one of the world’s most extensive—we are home to such treasured franchises as Peanuts, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Caillou, Inspector Gadget and Degrassi. WildBrain’s mission is to create exceptional entertainment experiences that captivate and delight fans both young and young at heart. 

Our studios produce such award-winning series as The Snoopy Show; Snoopy in Space; Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City; Sonic Prime; Chip and Potato; Teletubbies Let's Go! and many more. Enjoyed in more than 150 countries on over 500 platforms, our content is everywhere kids and families view entertainment, including YouTube, where our network has garnered over 1 trillion minutes of watch time. Our television group owns and operates some of Canada’s most-viewed family entertainment channels. WildBrain CPLG, our leading consumer-products and location-based entertainment agency, represents our owned and partner properties in every major territory worldwide.  

WildBrain is headquartered in Canada with offices worldwide and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). Visit us at wildbrain.com.