Project Manager

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and manage high-profile new business pitches and growth projects from kickoff to final delivery, ensuring all workstreams move forward with clarity and accountability. 

• Own project operations – including timelines, workback schedules, task lists, trackers, and internal check-ins across multidisciplinary teams. 

• Facilitate key milestone meetings and ensure timely coordination between strategy, media, creative, finance, operations, and executive stakeholders. 

• Track and manage inputs, deadlines, and team deliverables, holding contributors accountable while maintaining positive momentum and collaboration. 

• Identify bottlenecks and risks early, problem-solve in real time, and escalate with context and solutions – not just problems. 

• Support pitch logistics and documentation, from RFP response structuring to asset management and presentation production. 

• Champion strong internal communication, ensuring everyone is aligned on objectives, roles, and timelines, especially in high-pressure moments. 

• Uphold high standards for craft, quality, and integrity across all work delivered by the Growth team. 

Who You Are 

• A natural project owner. Someone who thrives on structure but isn’t paralyzed without it. 

• Calm under pressure, with the ability to stay organized, responsive, and clear in the face of shifting priorities and high expectations. 

• An excellent communicator who knows how to get people aligned and keep things moving with clarity and efficiency. 

• Flexible and fast-moving, able to work through ambiguity and chart a path forward, even when not all the pieces are in place. 

• A team-first contributor who genuinely enjoys collaborating, supporting others, and building a culture of trust and accountability. 

• Detail-oriented, but never loses sight of the big picture. 

• Self-aware, self-starting, and open to feedback, with a growth mindset and eagerness to learn. 

Qualifications 

• 3–5 years of experience in project management or operations, ideally within an agency, media, marketing, or fast-paced creative environment. 

• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with overlapping stakeholders and tight deadlines. 

• Experience working with or alongside executive stakeholders. 

• Fluent in digital communication platforms (Microsoft Teams, etc.). 

• Familiarity with the marketing or advertising landscape is an asset, but not required. 

What You’ll Gain 

• A front-row seat to some of Canada’s most high-profile pitches, partnerships, and brand conversations 

• The chance to work with senior talent and executive leadership across WPP and WPP Media 

• A close-knit, fast-moving team that values high standards, honest communication, and a good laugh 

• A team that champions clarity, autonomy, and your personal growth 

• An opportunity to grow your career in one of the world’s leading media networks 

This is a hybrid role with an in-office expectation in Toronto. We believe the best collaboration happens face-to-face, and this role plays a critical role in driving high-touch, team-based work. 

Life at WPP Media & Benefits 

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.   

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. 
 
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. 

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While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.