Project Manager

Project Manager

This isn’t a project management role for people who just “keep things moving.”

CULT Collective is looking for a Project Manager to join us—someone who understands that great project management isn’t about timelines and checklists alone, but about driving clarity, momentum, and outcomes across complex, fast-moving work.

We’re not an agency where PMs sit on the sidelines coordinating tasks. We’re a brand advisory firm where project management is the connective tissue between strategy, creative, and execution, ensuring the work not only gets done, but gets done right.

We work across brand, CX, and content to help businesses create and capture demand. That means projects are rarely linear, and success depends on someone who can bring structure to ambiguity, keep teams aligned, and ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

If that excites you, read on.

This role is for you if…

You’re past the “task tracker” phase and into the “owning outcomes” stage.

You know that great project management isn’t reactive. It’s proactive, communicative, and deeply embedded in how teams operate. You don’t just manage timelines, you anticipate risks, align people, and keep momentum strong.

You likely have:

3–6 years of experience in project management within an agency, consultancy, or similar environment

Experience managing cross-functional teams across strategy, creative, and production

Strong client-facing communication skills

A proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders simultaneously

You’re highly organized.

• You’re detail-oriented without losing sight of the bigger picture.
• And you’re someone people trust to keep things on track, even when things get complicated.

What you’ll actually do here

As a Project Manager at CULT, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered seamlessly—from kickoff through to completion.

Project Planning & Execution

Develop detailed project plans outlining scope, timelines, and required resources

Collaborate with account, strategy, and creative teams to build realistic and effective schedules

Ensure projects are initiated efficiently, milestones are clear, and delivery stays on time and on budget

Resource Management

Allocate and manage resources to optimize team capacity and output

Monitor workloads and adjust assignments as needed

Anticipate constraints early and proactively communicate solutions

Communication & Collaboration

Act as the central point of coordination across internal teams and stakeholders

Facilitate regular project check-ins to track progress, resolve issues, and align next steps

Ensure seamless collaboration across account, creative, and production teams

Budget Management & Reporting

Support project scoping alongside Account Management and senior leadership

Track budgets, expenses, and burn rates to ensure financial alignment

Provide accurate reporting to internal stakeholders, including finance and leadership

Identify efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities

Documentation & Process

Maintain clear and comprehensive project documentation (briefs, timelines, communications)

Develop and distribute project status updates for internal and client teams

Conduct post-project reviews to identify improvements and optimize future workflows

Quality Assurance

Ensure all deliverables meet CULT’s standards and client expectations

Review work for accuracy, consistency, and completeness prior to delivery

Collaborate on feedback loops to continuously improve output quality

Relationship Management

Build strong, trusted relationships with account teams and clients

Communicate clearly, proactively, and consistently on project status

Address questions, challenges, and feedback with responsiveness and care

Risk Management & Problem Solving

Identify potential risks early and develop mitigation strategies

Navigate changes in scope or direction with a solutions-oriented mindset

Escalate risks when needed and recommend clear paths forward

Financial Growth Support

Partner with account teams to support revenue growth within existing clients

Continuous Improvement

Stay current on project management best practices, tools, and industry trends

Apply learnings from past projects to improve future performance

Actively seek feedback to support personal and team growth

What we’re looking for (and what we’re not)

You are:

Highly organized and operationally strong

A clear communicator who keeps everyone aligned

Proactive, not reactive

Calm under pressure and capable of navigating complexity

A collaborative team player who elevates those around you

You are not:

Someone who waits to be told what to do

A “traffic coordinator” who only tracks tasks

Easily overwhelmed by shifting priorities

Afraid to speak up when something is off track

Think owner of outcomes, not just manager of timelines.

About CULT Collective

CULT exists to help businesses become brands people genuinely care about.

We enable courageous leaders to create category-leading brands by applying eight Cult Brand Principles designed to increase emotional relevance with customers and employees alike. Our work spans diagnosis, strategy, and implementation—always grounded in how people actually choose, feel, and behave.

Our outputs vary wildly because our clients’ challenges do. That’s the point.

We don’t believe in rigid process for process’ sake. We believe in clarity, accountability, and work that earns its place in the world.

Location: Calgary, Alberta (this is an in-office role 4 days/week)

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected to move forward will be contacted. No phone calls, please.