Digital Project Manager DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world's most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We're 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move.

This is a 6 month fixed term employee contract, with likelihood of extension. This posting reflects an existing vacancy. Our specialty is hyper-personalised, digital communications that change perceptions, shape new behaviours, and shift market share for our clients.

DEPT is looking for an adaptable, high energy Digital Project Manager to join our fast paced agency team for a 6 month contract with likelihood of extension. In this role, you will lead high-impact digital initiatives for an equally rapid-moving client. They will be responsible for managing 1-3 workstreams of 1 client in the digital and AI space.

Activities will include launching products, support of marketing initiatives and innovative digital experience. You will serve as the engine that powers product design and development, bridging the gap between strategy, design, technical execution, and client expectations. If you have experience managing cross-functional teams of UX/UI designers and developers, and are genuinely excited about leveraging AI to optimize workflows and build modern digital experience, we want to talk to you!

Project

Management & Delivery Manage the end-to-end delivery of complex web, AI and digital products from discovery through launch and optimization. Structure complex, multi-threaded projects; establish clear milestones, sprint plans, and deliverables amidst shifting requirements. Cross-Functional Team Management: Manage asset delivery for UX/UI designers, front-end/back-end developers to deliver high-quality work on schedule.

Client & Stakeholder Management: Client support to a high-speed client,



facilitating clear communication, setting realistic expectations, and managing scope changes gracefully.

Project Management: Build, update and manage status documents and resource allocation and planning.

Risk &

• Resource Management: Proactively identify bottlenecks, clear road blocks for technical and creative teams, and manage resource allocation across active workstreams. Team &

• AI Integration AI Tooling &

• Workflow Optimization: Encouraged to explore, pilot, and integrate emerging AI tools to streamline agency and client workflows. Facilitate agile syncs (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and design reviews) adapted for high-velocity teams. Agency &

• Client-Side Experience: 4+ years of digital project management experience within a fast-paced agency or high-growth environment.

Creative & Technical Fluency: Proven track record leading design teams (UX/UI, design systems, research) and engineering teams (custom web/app development, APIs, integrations).

AI Enthusiasm: Hands-on experience with or a strong curiosity about AI tools, generative workflows, and how AI impacts contemporary design and development ecosystems. Agility, Adaptability & Flexibility: Able to pivot quickly with shifting timelines without losing momentum or compromising product quality under tight deadlines, while remaining calm under pressure Strong Communicator: Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills, able to speak fluently with engineers, creative directors, and client executives alike.



The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000 CAD.

A flexible, hybrid working policy ~ An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies ~ Mental health support, and company sick pay scheme. ~15 days paid holiday annually (plus Public Holidays). ~ Refreshments are provided in the office all week, as well as drinks at 4 pm on a Friday. ~ Enhanced family friendly policies to support new parents. ~ Social and Cultural Events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations. ~ Learning and Development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance. ~ Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a 'Buddy' to help you through your first weeks' at DEPT®. ~ Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you'll get the chance to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications. We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world's most ambitious brands grow faster.

Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA. At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build. AI Disclosure At DEPT®, we use AI-assisted technology (Metaview) to capture notes and summarize interview conversations, so our interviewers can stay fully focused.

Using the AI is optional, just let us know if you’d prefer it not be used. DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us. #

📌 Digital Project Manager - 6 month FTC (Toronto)
🏢 DEPT®
📍 Toronto