Project Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Submission Deadline: FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2018

TIFF leads the world in the presentation of Canadian and international films at home, nationally and abroad. Presenting the best the film industry has to offer to the best audiences in the world, TIFF experiences create community, engagement and opportunities to discuss and debate the issues of the day.

TIFF, a vibrant cultural charity, is hiring for the position of:

PROJECT MANAGER

Reporting to the interim Senior Production & Operations Manager, Executive Office & Special Projects, the Project Manager will provide project management for campaigns and initiatives at TIFF, both for the Festival in September, as well as for year-round activities. This is a contract position.

Responsibilities

• Project Management - follow established methodology to effectively plan and manage projects with multiple dependencies and stakeholders
• Ensure effective delivery of project deliverables on-time and on-budget
• Facilitate effective meetings through action-oriented agendas, succinct notes, and clearly assigned actions
• Maintain clear channels of communication and ensure cross-project understanding of responsibilities and escalation protocols amongst all stakeholders
• Forecast, track and manage project budgets, POs and invoices
• Liaise with Production Manager on status of deliverables
• Liaise with outside vendors, as applicable
• Deliver project status updates to stakeholders and management
• Proactively communicate changes in project scope and potential obstacles, according to established escalation protocol
• Maintain clear project notes; at project conclusion analyze data to make recommendations for postmortem reports
• Support Special Projects team with admin tasks as required
• Attend cross-departmental check-ins as required
• Maintain productive and positive relationships with project team members and client departments

Minimum Requirements
• Minimum 3 years experience in Project Management or Campaign Management
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional product teams within budgetary and schedule constraints
• Demonstrated experience managing external & internal clients in addition to multiple third-party vendors
• Knowledge of Project Management & Business Management principles, methods and techniques
• Willingness to adapt to shifting priorities and circumstances
• Excellent communication skills
• Top-notch problem solving instincts and abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated skills and experience in mediation, negotiation, argumentation, presentation and conflict resolution
• Strong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with project management software and methodologies
• Adaptable to a flexible work schedule including some evenings and weekends
• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to deal with external partners in a professional manner
• Advanced technical skills including computer skills, graphics and print management, and digital media equipment and vocabulary
• Curious & Tenacious

Contract Dates
• April 30, 2018 - September 14, 2018

How to Submit & Application Deadline
• Please submit cover letter, resumé and the names and phone numbers of 3 references as one (1) PDF or Word document, by 5pm on FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2018.
• All applications must be submitted online through the posting found on our website tiff.net/careers.
• Please note in your cover letter where you saw this job posting.

We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted. No telephone or walk-in inquiries please. All applications are considered confidential.

TIFF is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities and will work with applicants to meet their needs. TIFF is an equal opportunity employer.

TIFF is a charitable cultural organization whose mission is ''transforming the way people see the world through film''. With a vision for ''a more informed, engaged and connected world'', TIFF presents Canadian and international cinematic experiences at home at TIFF Bell Lightbox, across the country and around the world creating a global community of film lovers.