Job Summary
We’re seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead and coordinate initiatives within our Data Management & Visualization Team. This team transforms complex data sets into compelling visual narratives that drive strategic decisions across our media agency. You’ll be the connective tissue between developers, account teams and clients; ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business goals.
Responsibilities:
- Project Leadership
- Manage end-to-end delivery of data visualization projects, from scoping to deployment in Asana.
- Define project timelines, milestones, and deliverables using Agile or hybrid methodologies.
- Facilitate sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and stakeholder reviews.
- Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with internal teams (account teams, clients, data management & visualization) to gather requirements and align priorities.
- Communicate project status, risks, and dependencies clearly and proactively.
- Team Coordination
- Work closely with data visualization specialists, BI developers, and data engineers to ensure smooth execution across three sub-teams.
- Balance workloads and manage resource allocation across concurrent projects.
- Identify opportunities to optimize workflows, tools, and team collaboration.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience:
- 3-5 years of project management experience in data, analytics, or media environments.
- Strong understanding of data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
- Familiarity with data pipelines, reporting frameworks, and media performance metrics.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- PMP, Scrum Master, or Agile certification is a plus.
- Bilingual (English/French) preferred
Skills:
- Ability to solve problems.
- Ability to communicate clearly and understand briefed tasks.
- Ability to manage multiple sub-teams and motivate teams to delivery.
- Ability to manage resources and expectations.
IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its best-in-class brands UM, Initiative, Media Experts, Reprise, MAGNA, Orion, Mediabrands Content Studio, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer packaged goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communications professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.ca and follow us on LinkedIn: Mediabrands Canada and Instagram: @MediabrandsCanada.
What's in it for you?
• Generous paid time off with a minimum of 37 paid days off including vacation and monthly wellness days. We also have four-day long weekends, half-day summer Fridays, and meeting-free Friday afternoons year-round.
• A flexible hybrid work model that works for you.
• A focus on personal development with formal training opportunities, including mental health training and inclusion education for everyone.
• A chance to be part of and grow within a global network of agencies.
• The opportunity to contribute to our company culture by joining one of our many community-based employee groups, such as Black Employee Network, Girls on Fire, Hispanic or Latinx Alliance, Neuro Network, Pan-Asian Network, and Rainbow Lounge.
IPG Mediabrands is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, or municipal law. If you require an accommodation in any aspect of the selection process, please reach out to [email protected]
