About Northern
Headquartered in London, Ontario, Northern is an integrated digital solutions agency helping leading brands across North America navigate digital transformation. Our solutions help brands grow by optimizing their digital customer journey. We have strategically assembled a group of innovators, who have a passion for technology, design, and improving digital experiences.
What We’re Looking For
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Project Manager - Development to join our team!
The Project Manager will be the driving force behind delivering projects on budget, on time, and setting and meeting our client's expectations. Your responsibilities include overseeing projects to ensure optimal results, efficient resource management, and harmonizing diverse stakeholder interests. You'll lead by example, upholding quality standards, mentoring your project teams to success, and providing dynamic project leadership. As the main client contact, you'll deliver exceptional service. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment!
- Full-time remote is available nationally. Our Connected Workplace Program gives you the option to choose a remote, hybrid or in-office workspace!
Benefits to Becoming a Northerner
In exchange for your talent and expertise, Northern is committed to providing:
Robust Benefits plan, including a Health Spending Account
Wellness Program & LifeWorks EAP
Fitness Reimbursement Program
Vet Care Program
RRSP Matching
Profit-Sharing Performance Bonuses
Endless Professional Growth Opportunities
Delicious Meals & Company Social Events
Free Onsite Parking
Referral Bonus Program
Flexible work environment - so you can work where & when you work best
Allowance to help set up home office
Just to name a few!...
Key Responsibilities
Own all aspects of project management of multiple projects, including project planning, remediation (QA/UAT), managing changes to project scope, scheduling and determining costs
Identify key decision makers and lead client discussions to gather, refine and define project requirements (business requirements, content needs, technical requirements)
Partner with tech leads to define the solution and determine project estimates and deliverables
Continually deliver consistent and clear visibility to all stakeholders (internal and external) of activities, milestones, costs, deliverables and risks
Ensure there is a backlog of tasks on all projects you manage and that the project teams have the access and direction to work efficiently and effectively
Prepare resourcing needs for weekly project forecasting meetings of cross-functional teams
Conduct a quality review of work to ensure it is meeting agreed upon requirements and approved scope
Fulfill monthly invoicing needs
Schedule, prepare agendas and facilitate all client meetings
Understand Northern’s and your clients’ businesses and look for business opportunities to share with the Client team
Communicate regularly with internal team leadership about project resourcing, progress, successes and challenges
Knowledge, Education & Experience Required
3+ years of experience managing projects, or related experience.
Successful completion of a college diploma or university degree in a related field.
Exceptional relationship management skills; ability to listen, be curious, understand, empathize, be responsive and communicate constructively
Capable of independently creating project plans, timelines, and budgets for digital projects
Ability to acquire a valid passport and the interest to travel in North America.
Bonus!
PMP, Agile, or Scrum Master certification is considered an asset
Digital or traditional agency experience is also considered an asset
Previous experience managing Web Development Projects
Since its founding in 2015, Northern has grown to nearly 150 employees, helping leading brands across North America navigate digital transformation.. Northern is positioned as a leader in the performance advertising industry as a Facebook Marketing Partner and Google Premier Partner —awarded to only 3% of agency partners in Canada. Our campaigns with leading brands in North America have been recognized as best in class through the Google Premier Partner Awards, Search Engine Land Awards, and the Canadian Search Awards.
Northern’s continued growth, strengthened by our strong company culture, has led to multiple recognitions by Great Place to Work® Canada including Best Workplaces™ in Canada, Ontario, for Women, for Hybrid Work, and more.
Equity and Diversity
Northern invites applications from all qualified individuals. Northern is Rainbow Registered with CGLCC and committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all individuals, including but not limited to members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations please let us know when you apply.
