Project Manager

We're on the lookout for a Project Manager to join our creative team in Calgary. If you're the kind of person who swoons over a smooth process, loves being creative, and has a knack for making things happen, we want you on our team. You'll be the maestro of client projects, building strong relationships, and helping our creative team to achieve remarkable outcomes.

Why you? Well, because you're not just a Project Manager; you're a creative dynamo, a go-getter, and a natural entrepreneur. The big picture? You see it. The tiny details? You've got them covered. You're the type who not only sets high standards but lives by them, trusting your instincts and never shying away from pushing the team for excellence.

Setting and smashing goals is second nature to you. You love the idea of waking up every day and bringing your A-game to a small, collaborative, and highly motivated team in our creative Calgary studio. If that sounds like your dream gig, then we want to hear from you!

To throw your hat in the ring, send us your resume and a cover letter. We're not into the cookiecutter stuff, so tell us who you are, spill your thoughts, and give us a glimpse into your personality. Don't hold back—share your ideas for what you can bring to the team.

We’re excited to hear from you and discover the fantastic energy you could bring to our team.

To Apply

To throw your hat in the ring, send us your resume and a cover letter to info@wearegrant.com. We're not into the cookie-cutter stuff, so tell us who you are, spill your thoughts, and give us a glimpse into your personality. Don't hold back—share your ideas for what you can bring to the team.

We’re excited to hear from you and discover the fantastic energy you could bring to our team.

Your day-to-day journey with us

• Collaborate closely with Grant's CEO/Creative Director and the team to support and oversee various projects.
• Craft and deliver monthly reports on team utilization to the CEO/Creative Director, providing valuable insights.
• Dive into project onboarding, efficiently setting up our project management platforms, allocating our team's time for each deliverable, and crafting overall timelines for all new projects.
• Take the reins in setting, tracking, and managing project timelines and budgets, covering everything from strategy and design to revisions.
• Participate actively in client meetings, centralizing notes and recordings in Notion for seamless collaboration.
• Skillfully manage our team's workflow through Notion, ensuring everyone is aligned on tasks and deadlines.
• Be the go-to problem-solver when projects face budget or timeline challenges, working hand-in-hand with project teams to find solutions.
• Keep our clients in the loop, providing weekly updates on project status and staying one step ahead to anticipate and address their questions.
• Take charge of organizing and booking key project meetings, ensuring seamless communication and coordination.
• Act as a liaison with contractors when needed, briefing them on project requirements, and holding them accountable to deadlines and budgeted hours.
• Keep a watchful eye on project budgets, giving both clients and the team ample notice about overruns and strategizing to stay within scope.
• Navigate the final scope, invoice completed projects, and keep the CEO/Creative Director updated on utilization rates.

Your game-changing qualities

• 2+ years mastering project management in creative and digital studios.
• Driven by organization; deadlines and invoices are your forte.
• A top-tier communicator – always a step ahead, no one is waiting for updates from you.
• A detail-enthusiast who is ready to help our team get to the next level through smart, efficient, cutting-edge processes.
• Personal responsibility champion – no blaming, just solution-finding.
• Assertive and unafraid to take the lead for the project's greater good.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and an insatiable appetite for learning.
• Proven team player, seamlessly collaborating across functions.
• Balancing hard and soft skills with leadership, diplomacy, prioritization, and research prowess.

Bonuses

• PMP or other project management certification(s)
• University degree

Tools and Software you'll use

• Google docs, Google sheets, Google slides
• Gmail and GCal
• Dropbox
• Notion
• Slack
• Toggl

Reports to: CEO/Creative Director

Compensation: 25-30 hours weekly, $30-$40/hr depending on experience