Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. Senior Program Director, Project Management Edelman is looking for a Senior Program Director, Project Management to join our Toronto team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project management leader who thrives on bringing structure to complexity, connecting multidisciplinary teams, and delivering innovative, integrated campaigns for leading brands. From social-first and digital campaigns to large‑scale, integrated 360° programs, you’ll partner with talented teams to deliver meaningful work while helping evolve how we collaborate, operate, and grow. You bring deep experience in integrated project management, a strong understanding of technology and digital delivery, and the confidence to guide teams through complex challenges. You lead with curiosity and empathy, build trust across disciplines, and enjoy helping others develop and succeed. Lead complex, integrated programs across technology, social, digital, creative, earned, paid, and owned channels, ensuring seamless execution from initial scoping through launch and completion. Partner with multidisciplinary teams across Account, Creative, Strategy, Social, Digital, and Technical disciplines to align priorities, resources, timelines, and deliverables. Shape strategic delivery approaches by evaluating client briefs, defining scopes of work, building project plans, and establishing effective workflows that support ambitious creative and business objectives. Oversee project financial health, partnering with Account and Finance teams to manage budgets, forecasts, fees, staffing plans, and scope changes while maintaining operational excellence. Navigate complexity and manage risk by anticipating challenges, addressing technical and cross‑functional dependencies,



and guiding teams toward practical, solutions‑focused outcomes. Build trusted client relationships, contributing to conversations around project delivery, operational planning, financial performance, and integrated campaign execution. Mentor and develop project management talent, providing coaching, guidance, and support while fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high‑performing team culture. Champion continuous improvement, introducing scalable processes, tools, and ways of working that strengthen collaboration, efficiency, and delivery across the business. 12+ years of project management experience within an integrated marketing, communications, PR, digital, or related agency workplace, with demonstrated success leading complex, multidisciplinary programs. Deep expertise in social, digital, and integrated 360° campaign delivery, including digital production workflows, content development, platform requirements, technical dependencies, and cross‑channel execution. Proven operational and financial management skills, including project scoping, resource planning, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and change control. Strong leadership and relationship‑building abilities, with experience guiding cross‑functional teams, managing stakeholders, and mentoring project management professionals. Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and navigate evolving client and business needs. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Smartsheet or comparable project management platforms. Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies is an asset. Pay Range: $120,000 to $135,000 CAD/yr. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region‑specific benefits. Artificial intelligence is used as part of our recruitment process to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. Join our talent community to receive the latest DJE Holdings news and content, and to be notified when job openings match your skills and experience. #

📌 Senior Program Director (Canada)
🏢 CA001 Edelman PR Worldwide Canada In
📍 Canada