Director, Project Management - Future of Work Program

Company Overview

DEPT® is an innovative, digitally-born agency, blending advanced technology and marketing expertise. Operating in over 20 countries, it combines global reach with a culture that values individual growth, autonomy, and creative problem-solving.

Role Summary

As the PMO Lead for the Future of Work program, you will architect and drive program operations, overseeing a decentralized team of Project Managers embedded in technical PODs and workstreams. Your leadership will ensure alignment across regions, efficient resource utilization, and tangible business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish the Program Management Office from the ground up, defining clear Terms of Reference for diverse workstreams.
• Provide leadership to Project Managers, aligning POD-level executions with global Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).
• Facilitate communication and synchronization among three governing councils: Strategic & Growth, Technical & Innovation, and Risk, Trust & Governance.
• Standardize the T25 client workflow methodology involving six workshops for process mapping and future-state design.
• Design and manage meeting cadences for program kickoffs, status updates, and roadmap reviews to maximize effectiveness.
• Oversee the integration and use of systems such as Asana for project tracking, Jira & Confluence for technical documentation, and Google Workspace including Gemini tools.
• Integrate AI-driven automation to handle tasks like status reporting, risk assessments, and audits, enhancing PMO efficiency.
• Collaborate with technical PODs to deploy AI assistants including Gemini and internal tools to streamline project operations.
• Shift the PMO approach from reactive to proactive by implementing smart workflows for risk mitigation and resource optimization.

Performance Metrics

• Enable delivery of €2.7 million in revenue from T25-related activities by accelerating workstream progress.
• Achieve measurable efficiency improvements across media, creative, and commerce teams through Phase Solutions.
• Ensure milestone adherence, specifically the on-time launch of the Persistent AI Assistant platform and integrations by mid-Q2.

Candidate Profile

You design technology-driven solutions focused on output and impact rather than technology alone. You possess the acumen to make decisive choices in challenging environments and translate sophisticated AI-driven agentic patterns into actionable roadmaps for engineering leadership.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Proven leadership in managing multifaceted, cross-workstream digital transformation or product development initiatives within global agencies or tech firms.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, especially influencing senior executives across AMER and EMEA regions.
• Advanced knowledge and hands-on use of AI technologies including Agentic Orchestration, Large Language Models, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation workflows.
• Expertise with modern project management platforms including Asana, Jira, Confluence, and Google Workspace ecosystem tools.
• Comprehensive understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies, capable of merging them into hybrid models suitable for rapid AI development environments.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: 160000 to 210000 CAD per year.
• 15 paid vacation days annually.
• 10 public holidays plus birthday off.
• Medical, dental, and mental health insurance benefits provided through Canada Life Insurance.
• Support for ongoing learning and professional certifications.
• Enhanced family leave policy after one year of employment.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Employee Buddy Program to assist with onboarding.
• Regular office perks including biweekly breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and social team events.
• Opportunity to work with prestigious global clients across industries.
• Participation in global DEPT® Cares Month dedicated to charitable skill-sharing.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The company is a certified B Corp® committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free workplace valuing diverse perspectives and backgrounds. DEPT® encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those who may need accommodations during recruitment. They champion a culture where everyone is empowered to thrive and contribute to a greater social impact.