Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Lead and develop a comprehensive cross-functional project planning process from the initial discovery and intake phase to execution.

• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to determine project requirements and ensure alignment with marketing objectives.

• Design and sustain project schedules, monitor progress, and proactively address risks and issues.

• Coordinate efforts among cross-functional teams and facilitate effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.

• Assist business partners in decision-making to meet project goals.

• Manage team capacity and utilize data-driven insights for trade-offs across the project pipeline.

• Enhance process efficiencies and drive operational improvements.

• Provide guidance on project risks and spearhead mitigation strategies.

• Ensure transparency regarding project status, expenditures, priorities, and resource allocation.

• Partner with internal teams and external agencies to craft marketing campaigns that engage fans, boost attendance, and elevate brand recognition.

• Supervise campaign execution in adherence to timelines, brand standards, and legal stipulations.

• Track campaign performance and evaluate key performance metrics.

• Adapt and expand systems and projects to meet the league’s global requirements.

• Foster relationships with stakeholders in marketing, communications, events, and sponsorship.

• Collaborate with external partners, sponsors, and vendors.

• Provide regular project updates and develop presentation materials for leadership.

• Conduct evaluations post-project and implement enhancements.

• Stay updated on trends, technologies, and best practices within the sports marketing landscape.

• Oversee project budgets, expenditures, and ensure cost-effectiveness.

• Allocate and optimize resources efficiently.

• Collaborate with procurement teams to source vendors and negotiate contracts.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in project management, ideally in a marketing or technology-focused environment.

• Proficient in Adobe Workfront project management software.

• Strong knowledge of marketing principles, campaign development, and brand management.

• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across various levels.

• Proven capability to think strategically, address challenges, and make informed decisions in a dynamic environment.

• Familiarity with project-specific technologies and tools relevant to the industry.

• A passion for sports coupled with a comprehensive understanding of the global sports sector.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) credential.

• Practical experience with Agile, Lean, Kanban, and Waterfall methodologies, including the ability to blend practices effectively.

• Aptitude for grasping architectural and technical aspects of projects.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work opportunity from home.

• 40 hours per week with occasional weekend commitments.

• Up to 10% domestic travel required, mainly on weekdays.