About the role

Project Manager delivering digital marketing and web projects for Halifax-based agency VERB. Defining requirements, coordinating teams, managing Jira workflows, and leading client delivery within scope, budget, and deadlines.

Responsibilities

Translate conceptual ideas into technically feasible solutions and act as the project expert with an intimate understanding of the entire solution
Collaborate with Development, Marketing, UX, and Creative departments on key process efficiencies
Apply business acumen to uncover web solutions addressing clients’ business needs
Own final deliverables and ensure they are complete and accurate within contractual scope
Define and prioritize requirements for web and/or marketing projects
Craft requirements documents with technical specifications, functionalities, user stories, creative briefs, and marketing strategy documentation
Manage Kanban and Sprint boards and translate project requirements into Jira tickets
Create and maintain project schedules, status reports, and risk and issue logs
Develop and deliver end-user training
Host internal meetings and lead client meetings related to project milestones
Plan and facilitate client workshops and requirements-gathering meetings
Work with the project sponsor to meet deadlines and budgets
Act as a client advocate and manage internal communications throughout the project life cycle
Communicate with Project Delivery leadership regarding escalation, resourcing, and budget concerns
Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Project Delivery team

2+ years of project management experience
Post-secondary education in project management, marketing, advertising, business, communications, public relations, or equivalent experience
Demonstrated experience across a range of digital media
Experience implementing Agile project management methodologies
Experience developing requirements, use cases, user stories, and/or creative briefs
Experience working within a CMS, such as WordPress or Drupal
Familiarity with Atlassian Suite products, including Confluence and Jira, with project management experience in Jira
Knowledge of project delivery processes: Discover, Definition, Design, Develop, Deploy
Ability to help project teams find workable and pragmatic solutions
Ability to present information to internal and external stakeholders and host workshops
Strong attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized and able to function in a fast-paced business environment
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Business Analysis Certificate (ECBA or CPRE), and ITIL V3 Foundation considered assets