Project Manager, Marketing

Salary: $62,100 - $95,000

About the Role

The Ottawa Senators areseekinga highly organized and detail-orientedProject Manager, Marketingto lead the execution of cross-functional marketing initiatives from concept to completion.This is an excellent opportunity to join an NHL franchise at amid-levelposition which will allow the candidate to become fully engaged in the business of a major league sports team.In this newly created role,reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing,you willplaya critical part inbuilding &maintaininga project management framework thatensures allprojects areexecutedon time, within scope, and aligned with strategic priorities across the organization.

This role serves as the connective tissuefor the organizationbetween creative, digital,ticketing,corporatepartnershipsandall otherchannel teamsbringing clarity, structure, and momentum to a fast-paced sports and entertainment environment. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative setting,has aproventrack recorddesigning & implementing project management framework,and is passionate about enabling teams to do their best work through strong process and communication.

Number of vacancies: 1. This is a newly created role.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management Framework & Process

• Design, implement, and continuously evolve project management templatesand workflows that bring consistency, efficiency,KPI tracking,and clarity across the organization.
• Ensure projectsthatare managed through theexistingMSRP frameworkarealigned with organizationalprioritiesand are integrated & tracked through a commercial calendar.
• Establish best practices for project scoping,sprint planningtimelines, dependencies, risk management, and approvals to reduce ambiguity and improveefficiency.
• Ensure projects are properly prioritized and aligned with organizational goals, KPIs, seasonal strategies, and key campaign moments.
• Identifygaps, inefficiencies, and process breakdowns, and proactively recommend improvements that enhance collaboration, transparency, and execution quality.

Asana Dashboard & Workflow Management

• Own the structure, governance, and ongoing optimization of Asana as the central project management platform for theorganization.
• Design,maintain, and evolve channel-specific dashboards that provide clear visibility into project status, priorities, timelines, and ownership across all marketing functions.
• Ensure all projects are accurately scoped, briefed, and tracked through standardized workflows, milestones, and dependencies within Asana.
• Monitor project health in real time, proactively flagging risks, bottlenecks, and misalignment before theyimpactdelivery.
• Leverage Asana reporting and insights toidentifytrends in throughput, cycle time, and resource constraints, and recommend workflow improvements to increase efficiency and speed.
• Drive alignment, accountability, and clear communication across departments to ensure seamless execution of marketing initiatives.
• Facilitate regular status updates, stakeholder check-ins, and post-project reviews tomaintaintransparency and drive continuous improvement.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• 3-5+ years of project management experience, ideally within marketing,creative agencies,sports, entertainment, or a fast-paced consumer brand.
• Bachelors degree inMarketing, Business Administration, Communications, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Formal training in project management tools/workflows (e.g., Asana, Agile, Scrum)isrequired.
• Project Management certification (PMP, CAPM, Agile, or similar)is an asset.
• English/French bilingual is an asset
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven with excellent communication skills.
• Confident innavigatingcomplexprofessionalenvironments whilemaintainingstructure and accountability
  

Who We Are

The Ottawa Senators Hockey Club is a National Hockey League (NHL)teamrepresentingCanadas capital city. The Club delivers world-class sport and live entertainment experiencesto the Ottawa-Gatineau regionwhileoperatingin a fast-paced, collaborative environment across hockey operations, business operations, and event delivery, with a shared commitment to excellence, integrity, and community impact.

What We Offer

Employeeswill have the opportunity to work in a unique industry, with access tomemorable fan experiences, and exclusive perks such as:staff tickets to games and events,partnership discounts(Goodlife,etc.),and free on-site parking - along with the chance to contribute to an organization that takes pride in its people, its performance, and its community.

This role is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental,wellness subsidy,and retirement programs.Support forcontinuedlearning (tuition reimbursement) is available, as well as access to multiple learning platforms.

Active social committee, which hosts multiple large-scale events throughout the year.

This role falls within abasesalary range of $62,100to $95,000annually, consistent with the organizations established salary ranges. Salary ranges aredeterminedthrough a wide variety of factors including but not limited to market data, internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skillset.

We would like to thank all applicants for applying; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications received will bemaintainedon file for a period of 6 months and may be referenced for future staffing requirements.

Senators Sports & Entertainmentsupports the goals of Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and is pleased to accommodate applicants who have a disability during the recruitment process. Please inform the Human Resources Department at if you requirea disabilityrelated accommodationin order to participatein the recruitment process.

SSE is committed to building an inclusive process that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.

SSE confirms that it does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools in its recruitment or hiring processes. All candidate screening, evaluation, and selection decisions are conducted by human recruiters or hiring managers using predefined, job-related criteria,ensuring a fair, transparent, and human-led hiring process in compliance with applicable employment and privacy laws.

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