Job Description

Project Manager (Ford)
VML Canada is looking for a Project Manager to support the Ford of Canada Retail business in Toronto. This is an intermediate-level role for a hands-on project manager who thrives in fast-paced, integrated agency environments and enjoys bringing complex, multi-channel work to life.
What You'll Do
Project Execution & Delivery

• Manage day-to-day project execution across multiple workstreams and channels including Print, Broadcast, CRM, and Digital
• Partner with the Account team and Senior Project Manager to deliver work on time, on budget, and to a high standard
• Build and maintain detailed project schedules, timelines, and workflows
• Liaise with creative and production partners to ensure accurate, on-time delivery of assets
• Assemble presentation decks, marketing plans, and project documentation
• Prepare and manage legal, claims, and offer reviews as well as trafficking documentation

Communication & Coordination

• Distribute materials to internal teams, clients, vendors, legal partners, and agency partners
• Communicate project status, timelines, risks, and next steps clearly and consistently
• Capture and distribute meeting notes, follow-ups, assets, and client requests
• Maintain organized, up-to-date project documentation and server folders

Financial & Process Support

• Support project estimates, billing, and budget tracking
• Maintain reports related to project status, estimates, and billing
• Follow established project management processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

Who You Are

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously
• A collaborative team player who works well with cross-functional partners
• Confident in an executional role, with an appetite to grow into more senior responsibilities
• Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented
• A clear and effective communicator

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of project management experience in advertising or marketing communications, ideally at a creative agency
• Experience managing integrated, multi-channel campaigns
• Solid understanding of agency workflows, production processes, and operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint; MS Project experience is an asset
• Degree or diploma in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field
• PMP certification or formal project management training is a plus
• Automotive or retail marketing experience is an asset

Skills Required