Project Manager, Cossette

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We’re bold, creative, pushing boundaries, sparking innovation and creating the extraordinary on the daily. Our entrepreneurial spirit and passion drives us to find new paths for some of the most recognized brands in the world. We act locally for global impact. We take risks. We empower. We go beyond.

To those who won’t settle for the expected—you’ve found your crew.

A Project Manager at Cossette is a detail-obsessed, calm-under-pressure problem solver who makes complex delivery look effortless. They own the day-to-day flow of projects—turning scope into action plans, aligning teams, and keeping everything on track without sacrificing quality or sanity.

Project Managers are trusted by both clients and colleagues because they anticipate challenges, communicate clearly, and always come with solutions. They know the tools (Jira, ClickUp, Maconomy) inside and out, keep data accurate, and budgets in check. They protect timelines, champion best practices, and help teams work smarter. Always learning, they’re building the leadership skills that will take them to the next level—while making sure every project they touch at Cossette is delivered on time, on budget, and beyond expectations.

Transparency matters to us. For this role, you can expect a salary between $70,000-90,000 annually, depending on experience. This is for a new vacancy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Execution: Manage multiple complex initiatives across lines of business, owning full project lifecycles from initiation to deployment. Create and maintain project scopes, plans, priorities, deadlines, deliverables, schedules, and financials. Anticipate risks and develop solutions before they impact progress.
• Resource & Timeline Management: Map out talent resources, tasks, and dependencies. Estimate timelines and maintain clear schedules, keeping all stakeholders informed of project progress. Ensure Jira, ClickUp, and other tools are accurate and up to date.
• Client & Team Partnership: Build strong, collaborative relationships with account, tech, and creative teams. Serve as a reliable point of contact for client discussions on scope, budgets, and timelines. Protect teams from unnecessary stress, clearly communicate rework needs, and contribute to problem-solving with multiple responsible solutions.
• Financial & Scope Oversight: Prepare incremental SOWs and budget estimates, applying the rate card with flexibility for unique client needs. Maintain portfolio financial visibility, update Maconomy and revenue trackers, and ensure estimates reflect agreed-upon scope.
• Operational & Process Excellence: Apply project management best practices to drive consistency, efficiency, and quality. Lead elements of program execution, manage back-and-forth between junior and senior team members, and anticipate program needs proactively. Track test, deployment, and QA activities with precision.
• Professional Development: Develop presentation and communication skills while mentoring peers as needed. Embrace learning opportunities, adopt continuous improvement practices, and champion the team’s voice in client interactions.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience in project management. Marketing, advertising, or technical delivery environments are a plus.
• Proven track record managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, with minimal oversight.
• Strong command of project management best practices—able to balance process discipline with creative problem-solving.
• Proficiency in tools like Jira, ClickUp, Workfront or other management software, with the ability to optimize workflows within them.
• Sharp financial acumen, including budget creation, tracking, and incremental estimate management.
• Confident in resource planning, timeline estimation, and identifying dependencies across multidisciplinary teams.
• Skilled at anticipating risks, creating proactive solutions, and maintaining team and client alignment.
• Familiarity with Agile, hybrid, and other delivery frameworks, with the flexibility to adapt them to client needs.
• Experience leveraging AI and emerging tools to enhance estimation accuracy, workflow efficiency, reporting, and delivery outcomes.
• Exceptional communication skills—capable of building trust, driving collaboration, and clearly articulating plans, risks, and results.

What’s in it for you:

We value the ‘whole you’

• An innovative and entrepreneurial work environment that promotes ingenuity and individuality - with the best of colleagues, and the best of clients
• Hybrid work models and flexible hours, plus a work from anywhere policy for short-term stays in other regions
• Generous Vacation starting at 3 weeks + 1 extra week over the holidays
• Agency summer days (exact policy differs per campus and agency)
• Modern, open co-working spaces with coffee & snack bars, located in great city neighborhoods, close to shops and restaurants and easy access to public transport
• Dogs allowed, dedicated Play Room to support families and Private wellness room (in select offices)
• Team social events - holiday parties, seasonal gatherings, weekly happy hours, inspiring speakers and more!
  
  

We are obsessed with learning and being better humans

• In-house learning & development sessions and annual career and growth conversations’
• Access to internal network of opportunities across all agencies
• Focus on developing BIMPOC Talent via our BIMPOC Mentorship Program
• Internal EDI group(s), programs & initiatives across Plus Company and opportunities to be involved in employee resource group(s)

Check out our EDI report to learn more about our work and commitment towards equity.

We invest in your health and wellness:

• Flexible benefits to support your individual lifestyle and life stage – with access to a personal wellness spending account you can use for a wide range of wellness expenses, including gym membership fees, pet care, education expenses, and much more!
• Comprehensive mental health support including access to a virtual mental health therapy clinic providing you with personalized therapist guided iCBT programs and live therapy, access to health clinicians 24/7, and a holistic array of other health and wellness resources to support you and your family.
• Dedicated play rooms for days you need to bring the kids and health and wellness rooms when you need a place to get grounded.
• A responsible sick & personal absence days policy designed so you don't have to worry the moment a personal obligation or emergency arises.
• Maternity leave top up program.

Expiry Date Notice: This job description expires on 08/13/2026.

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Creating meaningful work means embracing different perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on age, colour, ability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Not only are these provisions protected by provincial and federal law, embracing difference is what makes Cossette what it is—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any accommodations during the interview process to make it work for you, let us know.

By joining Cossette , you become part of Plus Company, a unique partnership of forward-thinking creative agencies. As a network, we unabashedly believe anything is possible. Why? Because possibility is what powers the big dreams and limitless drive of an entrepreneur. And entrepreneurial agencies are what we’re made of. A whole network of them.

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