Full-time (Hybrid) Our more than 6,000 specialists across 95 markets offer unparalleled capabilities in Media, Data, Technology, Commerce and Content. Zenith is part of Publicis Media, the media arm of Publicis Groupe. Over the past year, Publicis Media has been transforming the way we do our business.

From structuring our investment practice around data and digital to bringing our strategy, data sciences and research practice under one house, we’ve been shaping Publicis Media to be the media network of tomorrow.

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Canada is proud to be Great Places to Work™ certified and recognized with Best Workplaces™ for Today’s Youth. We provide continuing opportunities for career growth by fostering a diverse work environment that respects and supports individual contributions and opinions. You’ll be provided with 3 weeks minimum vacation to start plus additional long weekend Publicis days, holidays closures, your birthday off, free Headspace memberships, wellness and technology credits, and a market leading savings plan.

We’re looking for a builder—not just a project manager, but someone who can establish and scale a project management function at Zenith. Defining and implementing best-in-class project management practices tailored to a fast-moving media agency. Aligning project management frameworks with business needs—balancing structure with the agility needed in a media agency workplace.

Partnering with senior leadership to drive operational excellence. Focusing initially on commission-based clients, where productivity gains will have the most immediate impact on the agency’s bottom line. Build and Implement a Project Management Function Establish and document a Zenith-standard approach to project management (tailored for media, strategy, and analytics teams).

Design and roll out processes, tools, and templates to improve project execution, cross-team alignment, and delivery quality.



Develop a clear workflow structure that balances process discipline with flexibility for media teams. Prioritize process improvements for commission-based clients first, where increased productivity directly impacts revenue.

Identify bottlenecks and implement automation solutions using Microsoft Loop, Planner, Power BI, and other Microsoft 365 tools.

Microsoft

Copilot, and other agent-based workflows) to enhance efficiency and reduce friction in communication and approvals. Develop self-serve dashboards and reporting tools to improve visibility into project progress and resource allocation. Work across media, strategy, analytics, and client services to ensure seamless collaboration.

Implement intake and scoping processes to define explicit project ownership, roles, and responsibilities. Partner with senior leadership to ensure team bandwidth and resources are allocated effectively. Implement AI & Agent-Based Solutions for Project Execution Stay ahead of AI trends and explore AI assistants/agents that can support project workflows.

Evaluate emerging agent-based AI models for their potential to optimize workflows in media planning, reporting, and operations. Define clear KPIs and reporting mechanisms to measure project efficiency, turnaround times, and team productivity. Automate reporting on project status, workloads, and deliverables to improve transparency.

Use data to recommend process improvements and resourcing decisions.

Project Management Leadership:



Experience building a PM function from scratch or transforming an existing one. Deep knowledge of tools like Microsoft Power Automate, Loop, Planner, and Power BI.

Experience implementing AI-powered workflows, Microsoft Copilot, and agent-based automation.

Media/Agency Knowledge: Understands media agency environments and how media teams operate.

Agile & Hybrid Project Management: Comfortable blending Agile, Kanban, or waterfall methodologies to fit agency needs.

Strong Stakeholder Management: Works well with senior leadership, client teams, media, strategy, and analytics functions.

Experience with Microsoft Project and other enterprise PM tools.

Background in media buying, media planning, or strategy.

Experience leading change management initiatives in fast-paced environments. Roll out quick-win automations to improve immediate efficiencies. Implement a basic project tracking system that gives leadership visibility.

Introduce AI-powered efficiency tools into project execution. A structured approach to resource planning and workload balancing. Loves building systems from scratch and creating scalable efficiencies. Thrives in fast-moving environments and can balance speed with quality.

Understands the business impact of project management and how to align processes with revenue growth. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.

This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data. We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. Accommodations are available, upon request, for all stages of the interview and employment process for those with a disability or medical need during any stage of the recruitment process.

📌 Project Management/Social Media Coordinator (Toronto)
🏢 Zenith
📍 Toronto