Specialist Creative Operations
Requisition ID: 186316
Career Group: Corporate Office Careers
Job Category: Creative Studio Marketing
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Ontario
City: Toronto
Location: Sobeys Innovation Hub, Tahoe Office
Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.
Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.
A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.
Ready to Make an impact?
Responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful completion of marketing projects. This role involves coordinating with various teams and stakeholders to ensure that marketing campaigns and initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. The Creative operations specialist will manage project timelines, resources, and communication to drive effective and efficient project delivery.
Here’s where you’ll be focusing:
- Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation. Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Oversee the day-to-day management of marketing projects, ensuring that all tasks are completed according to project timelines and specifications. Coordinate with internal teams (creative, content, digital, etc.) and external vendors or agencies as needed.
- Monitor project budgets and expenses, ensuring that projects are completed within financial constraints. Track and report on budget status and variances.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and issues. Facilitate communication between teams and ensure alignment with project goals.
- Identify potential risks and challenges that could impact project success. Develop and implement mitigation strategies to address issues and keep projects on track.
- Ensure that all project deliverables meet quality standards and align with brand guidelines and objectives. Review and approve final outputs before launch.
- Track project performance metrics and analyze results to evaluate the effectiveness of marketing initiatives. Provide insights and recommendations for future projects based on performance data.
- Identify opportunities for improving project management processes and workflows. Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in project execution.
What you have to offer:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar is a plus.
- 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably within a marketing or advertising environment. Proven track record of successfully managing marketing projects from inception to completion.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to develop detailed project plans, manage timelines, and allocate resources effectively.
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At Sobeys we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week. This requirement is integral to our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally.
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We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure the selected candidate is paid fairly and competitively. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.
Our Total Rewards programs, for full-time teammates, goes well beyond your paycheque:
- Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
- A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
- Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
- Parental leave top-up
- Paid Vacation and Days-off
We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.