Wallop is looking for a Project Manager to lead projects and manage accounts under the guidance of the Project Management Lead. 

The Project Manager is responsible for making their projects run smoothly, on time, and on budget. It's critical that you have excellent organizational, communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills. You should be comfortable leading calls with decision-makers and senior managers, and talking about schedule and budget. You readily embrace your role as a strong advocate for the decisions we make on behalf of our client. 

About you: 

You’re a skilled, well-rounded Project Manager with 4 years of project management experience or relevant experience to the role. You have solid experience managing a portfolio of key clients and acting as a central point of contact with the organization. 

On a day-to-day basis the Project Manager will: 

• Have a solid understanding of the company, process, and services
• Collaborate with our production and digital marketing teams to define and monitor scope, gather requirements, plan activities, perform resourcing and scheduling, and track budgets and profitability for client projects

• Communicate project status with the Project Management Lead, identify potential roadblocks or friction points, and propose solutions 
• Act as the primary point of contact for high-priority internal initiatives
• Act as the primary point of contact for project management and communication platforms 
• Build trusting relationships with our clients 
• Review internal processes and propose efficiencies 

Skills & Experience:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral) 
• Excellent communication, organization and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects with multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to manage expectations and solve problems on your feet
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines, risk, and expectations within digital projects
• Proactive thinking. You are always one step ahead of the client and their needs
• Skilled negotiator, particularly in terms of proposals and estimates with clients
• Proven track record of implementing process changes to improve efficiencies and achieve cost savings
• Ability to provide feedback to colleagues in a clear and constructive manner
• Conflict resolution
• High attention to detail

Personal:

• Extremely organized 
• People like you, and you’re not an a-hole
• You can read a room or situation and lead with empathy and understanding
• Team-oriented, able to multitask and prioritize your deliverables, and willing to learn
• Outgoing and can easily develop relationships that go beyond “talking shop”
• Can easily adapt to different situations and requests

Bonus points for: 

• Bilingual - English & French/Spanish
• Experience working in an agency environment 
• Experience using WordPress
• Experiencing managing digital marketing accounts or projects 
• A background or education focused on project management
• Experience using Jira, Forecast or other similar project management software
• Active member of Project Management groups such as Meetup groups

At Wallop, we believe that diversity is a strength and a core value. We are committed to creating a more inclusive workplace and actively encourage applicants from underrepresented groups, including LGBTQ and BIPOC. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any accommodations, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

About us:

If you have a passion for travel, you’ve landed in the right place. We’re building a team to become the world's leading digital agency for experiential travel, unique properties, and one-of-a-kind hospitality brands. Our ideal employees have an interest in and a desire to develop expertise around the niche we operate in. You’ll work with some of the most unique luxury travel products and destinations in the world. Your job will be to deliver digital services which bring these experiences to life. 

While Wallop has moved to remote working, we do prioritize bringing on team members who are located within British Columbia. For those who are keen to meet in real life, our WeWork office is a great place to connect and collaborate with colleagues.

Benefits at Wallop:

• Salary range of 72k -88k CAD
• 15 days of vacation (3 weeks) to start
• Flexible working hours and days 
• Ability to work remotely or from our Vancouver office
• Extended health and medical benefits
• Extended Christmas holidays
• Profit share program - when we win as a company, you win as well
• $750 annual health and wellness spending account (for use by you and your family)
• $30 home office stipend per pay period
• $1000 one time home office set up on first pay
• Provided Macbook Pro for work use
• Extended Easter weekend (Easter Monday & Easter Friday)
• Summer company beach day and winter holiday party
• Ability to work from another country to extend a vacation or time in your home country
• Parental leave salary top-up during your first month’s leave