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Creative Project Manager - 6-Month Contract

Calgary, Alberta
Senior Level
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About the role

SMART Technologies is an award-winning company that collaborates with bright minds around the world who believe in the power of innovation. We’re large enough to do great things but small enough that you don’t get lost in the crowd. Our continued success is possible because of our ‘Best in Class’ culture and unique talents of every individual at SMART.

Make an impact in education and business and beyond. Be a part of meaningful work that fuels connections across the globe. These are the connections that really matter - and inspire greatness. #WeAreSMART #ConnectionsThatMatter

We’re seeking an organized and detail-oriented Creative Project Manager to oversee the execution of creative initiatives and ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality. Reporting to the Team Lead, Creative, you’ll manage workflows, coordinate cross-functional teams, and maintain our digital asset management system.

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Management
  • Manage the full lifecycle of creative projects from brief to delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
  • Create project plans, work back schedules, manage all aspects of production, drive accountabilities, and follow up with job analyses after completion as needed.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, freelancers, and agencies to keep workflows efficient while allocating resources and assign tasks to creative team members based on their skills and availability.
  • Work collaboratively with translation & web teams as needed.
  • Track milestones, identify risks, and resolve issues proactively.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Act as a liaison between creative, marketing, and internal stakeholders.
  • Facilitate creative reviews, feedback loops, and approvals.
  • Creative Operations
  • Ensure daily creative team operations, workload, and project transparency are moving productively.
  • Improve processes, templates, and documentation to enhance efficiency.
  • Digital Asset Management (DAM)
  • Manage structure, tagging, and organization of assets in the DAM system.
  • Ensure files are properly maintained and aligned with brand standards.
  • Responsible for uploading, sorting, tagging and grouping digital assets.

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of project management experience in a creative, marketing, or agency setting with stellar time management skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with creative teams (design, copy, video) and external vendors.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Click-up, Asana, Wrike, Trello) and DAM systems (e.g., Bynder, Brandfolder).
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Detail-oriented, adaptable, and passionate about creative quality and process improvement.
  • Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, demonstrating initiative, sound judgment, and decisiveness.
  • PMP or similar certification is an asset.

Additional Details

  • 6 month contract.
  • No direct reports.

At SMART, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace where all individuals regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

About SMART Technologies

IT Services and IT Consulting
1001-5000

SMART Technologies is a leading provider of technology solutions that inspire greatness in classrooms and workplaces across the world. We're powered by the connections that matter most - to students, teachers, community, and learners of all ages.

SMART delivers an integrated solution of software, hardware, training, and services that are designed for superior performance and ease of use. After 30 years in the market, SMART remains a world leader in interactive displays.