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About the Role

This 6-month, part-time, contract position requires an experienced Freelance Digital Marketing Project Manager to lead and drive the success of digital marketing initiatives for a key client. You will own the full project lifecycle, from strategic planning through successful completion, serving as the primary point of contact for clients and ensuring initiatives launch on time, within budget, and exceed expectations.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end project management across multiple client accounts, including planning, QA, scope management, scheduling, and cost determination
Develop, maintain, and refine realistic project schedules for diverse marketing campaigns (paid media, SEO, email marketing, etc.)
Manage project changes, remediation, and scope adjustments while protecting timelines and budgets
Ensure all deliverables meet the highest quality standards and launch on time and within budget
Serve as the primary client contact, driving clear, timely decision-making and fostering strong partnerships
Deliver strategic guidance on short and long-term marketing initiatives and technical solutions
Present innovative alternatives and solutions that align with client business objectives
Provide consistent, transparent visibility across all stakeholders on activities, milestones, costs, deliverables, and risks
Build positive, collaborative relationships that drive client satisfaction and retention
Leverage project management tools to facilitate seamless communication across internal and external teams
Maintain organized project backlogs and ensure teams have clear direction and access to work efficiently
Prepare resourcing forecasts for weekly cross-functional planning meetings
Mentor and support project teams to deliver exceptional results
Develop and deliver comprehensive project status updates and performance reports to clients
Create time and value estimates for scope additions and additional client work
Manage monthly invoicing and project financials

Requirements

5+ years of senior-level digital marketing project management experience
College diploma/university degree in related field, OR equivalent professional experience
Proven agency background managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
Valid passport and willingness to travel within North America when needed
Ability to work independently and drive results with minimal oversight

Skills

Strategic project planning
Budget management
P&L responsibility for digital initiatives
Expert-level client communication
Relationship management
Stakeholder alignment
Digital marketing strategies (SEO, PPC, Social, Email, Marketing Automation, etc.)
Business fundamentals including sales funnels, ROI optimization, and market trends
Exceptional organization
Time management
Ability to lead teams or mentor junior staff
Google Suite proficiency
Advanced project management tools experience (Asana, Click-up, Monday.com, etc.)

Location

Remote-first or hybrid flexibility

Work Type

Freelance
Part-Time Contract
Remote
Hybrid
Asynchronous work

Experience Level

Senior-level

Education Level

College diploma/university degree in related field, OR equivalent professional experience

Salary/Compensations

Competitive Rates

Benefits

Flexible work to promote work-life integration
Remote-first or hybrid flexibility
Asynchronous work
Supportive Operations Team

About the Company

Headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, Northern is an integrated digital solutions agency that partners with leading Commercial and Public Service organizations to navigate digital change.
We bring together strategy, experience design, data, marketing, and technology to create connected digital experiences that help our clients engage their audiences, accelerate growth, and achieve meaningful business outcomes.
Since our founding in 2015, Northern has grown into a team of 200+ digital experts, receiving multiple recognitions in employee engagement from Great Place to Work® Canada, including Best Workplaces™ for Inclusion, Women, Mental Health, Hybrid Work, and more.

Equal Opportunity

Northern welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusivity, employment equity, and diversity in the workplace.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, including but not limited to members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, individuals with diverse abilities, and those of all gender identities and expressions.
We are also committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
Accommodations are available at every stage of the hiring process.
Northern uses AI tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as drafting interview questions and organizing candidate information.
We may also record and transcribe interviews to ensure accuracy and consistency in our evaluations.
If you prefer not to be recorded or require an accommodation, please let us know in advance.
All interview information is used solely for recruitment purposes and managed in accordance with Ontario privacy requirements.