Project Manager - Experiential Marketing

This role is a current, active position and we are accepting applications.

Our client is a global one-stop Marketing Production company. For over 25 years they have fostered long-standing relationships with clients, agencies, vendors, and field teams. They are successful because they provide uncompromising guidance and support in any way necessary.

Their philosophy is, we never say no to a project. Over time they’ve seen projects from weird to wonderful, and everywhere in between. An endless opportunity to bring wild ideas to the table is highly encouraged!

For this hybrid role in Markham we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to join their established production team specializing in high-impact experiential marketing (XM) and trade show activations. This client-facing role is the crucial link between clients and production execution, requiring a dynamic professional who thrives on managing complex logistics and ensuring flawless delivery.

Key Responsibilities:
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Client & Project Leadership:
• Serve as the primary, high-touch liaison between the client and the internal production and creative teams, translating vision into actionable deliverables.
• Own the full project lifecycle, proactively managing high-volume projects—including multiple concurrent programs —from planning through execution and post-mortem.
• Maintain a deep understanding of project scopes, managing budgets and timelines rigorously to ensure financial success and timely delivery.
• Champion an exceptional customer experience, reflecting the agency's high standards for service and delivery.

Trade Show & Production Execution:
• Direct comprehensive XM or tradeshow programs, including coordinating all necessary logistics for booth properties that move between national and international locations (e.g., US and Canada).
• Ensure project success by being on-site for installations and event execution.
• Coordinate all production elements, including creative updates, vendor management, staffing, and I&D (installation and dismantle).

Required Skills & Experience: :
• 7+ years of experience in a Project Management role, ideally within an experiential marketing, event, or creative production agency.
• Strong, demonstrated knowledge of trade show procedures, event logistics, and on-site production management.
• Proficiency with relevant project management software (e.g., Asana, Monday, Basecamp) and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, solution-focused, and comfortable navigating fast-paced environments.
• Thrives in a tight-knit, collaborative team structure.
• Ability to travel locally, nationally and to and from the US.

AIP Connect believes in equal opportunity. Our recruitment consultants are committed to inclusive recruitment and selection practices and will not discriminate based on age, colour, ability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Accessibility: If you need any accommodations during the interview process, please let us know.

Posted Salary: Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on job-related skills, relevant experience, education, and training. This range reflects base salary only and does not include eligibility for bonus program or other benefits.

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