Project Manager

Meet SJC. We create, publish and print best-in-class content. As Canada’s largest privately owned communications company, we partner with our clients to provide marketing solutions that inform, inspire and empower audiences across every platform. Owner and publisher of Canada’s most iconic portfolio of media brands (Toronto Life, Chatelaine and Maclean’s to name a few), we provide incredible reach to an influential audience.

Are you ready to join a forward-thinking, creative and collaborative team? Then come join us at SJC Content in the role of Project Manager.

From its full-service multi-studio facility, SJC Content works with leading brands and retailers to create content for every channel, including social animation, video, interactive e-commerce content and package design. You’ll be the main day-to-day contact on current projects for internal teams and account directors, ensuring the highest quality standards in all client deliverables.

In this role you will:

Client Relations

• Respond to all inquiries in a timely manner
• Attend internal meetings as needed; serves as a Subject Matter Expert regarding workflow, processes, capacity, timelines, etc.
• Communicate and interact with clients in a tactful, professional manner.

Operational Excellence

• Develop and maintain project plans, including documentation of project scope, objectives, deliverables, key milestones, timelines, schedules, internal and external resources, project dashboards; provide regular status reports and progress updates to internal stakeholders.
• Leverage deep knowledge of project lifecycles to foresee and ward off potential pitfalls within a specific project.
• Create effective partnerships with internal and external project and account teams; collaborates across the team to ensure client needs are met and projects stay within scope, budget, timeline, quality, and other Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Assist with the implementation of workflow management and reporting tools, focusing on quality, profitability, efficiency, and productivity.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to develop and/or adapt processes, policies, and workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, speed, quality, etc.
• Create effective internal partnerships with other Brand Development and Brand Deployment teams to ensure a smooth transition from the design phase to the production phase as needed.

Employee Experience

• Manage manageVideo, Digital, Social and traditional content creation
• Manage/track assets from Photography through retouching and Design to deliver content to client
• Create strong and effective internal partnerships and collaborates across the business; listens and values the opinions of others
• Support the team by pitching in at any level and effectively working across the organization to meet the needs of the business.
• Take ownership of personal actions and outcomes; encourages and empowers others to do the same.
• Embrace change; maintains an open mind and is flexible and adaptable in the face of ambiguity and change.
• Focus efforts on achieving SMART objectives aligned to the Company’s Strategic Imperatives.
• Proactively seek opportunities to increase knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Monitor and pursue upward and lateral growth opportunities to enhance expertise and drive career development.
• Promote growth and development within the team by actively and eagerly sharing learning and discoveries with colleagues; documents findings.
• Support Company’s profitability efforts by facilitating the delivery of high-quality, well-executed, and profitable client deliverables.
• Demonstrate natural curiosity and a high level of enthusiasm for process improvements.

And a bit about yourself:

• You have a Graphic Art degree and 2+ years as a production manager in the graphic arts industry
• You have knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and strong Excel
• You demonstrate excellent understanding of graphic design and layout, detail-oriented and able to multi task.
• You have solid knowledge of the printing process and preflight tools
• You can manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• You create strong relationships with internal partners to ensure work is transition between departments efficiently.
• You take ownership of responsibilities and see all work through to completion.
• You creates strong and effective internal partnerships and collaborates across the business; listen and values the opinions of others.
• You support the team by pitching in at any level and effectively working across the organization to meet the needs of the business.
• You takes ownership of personal actions and outcomes; encourage and empower others to do the same.
• Embrace change; maintain an open mind and is flexible and adaptable

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SJC Values

• Amaze our customers: We put our customers’ evolving needs at the heart of the business and inspire through our ideas, quality and service.
• Be relentlessly curious: We take the initiative to learn, try new things and brainstorm the next big idea.
• Respect every individual as equal:We value diversity as the means to creativity and cultivate a collaborative environment where everyone belongs.
• Innovate and adapt with urgency: Forward-thinking and flexible, we react quickly and boldly to change.
• Contribute to our community: We apply our resources and passions to make a difference – for people and our planet.

SJC Perks

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Online health and wellness platform with personalized tools, resources and support
• Scholarship program for employees’ children
• TD Home & Auto Preferred Insurance Program
• Exclusive employee magazine subscription rates
• 1-year complimentary Toronto Life Insider membership
• Perkopolis Perk Program and employee pricing at major retailers

Accommodations at SJC

SJC is an equal opportunity employer. SJC is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the Human Resources department if any accommodations are needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Inclusion at SJC

Equality and respect for all is one of our founding values and core beliefs at SJC. We are a diverse group with associates of all ages, orientations, races and talents. We celebrate this diversity and we draw strength from it. Inclusivity at SJC means fostering a culture that welcomes and respects each individual as equal – both inside our walls and within the larger community.