Brand Program Manager – 12-month Contract

Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada

. Translate enterprise, marketing, and brand priorities into quarterly roadmaps and actionable backlogs .

Posted 10/7/2026contractOttawa • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$84,698 - CA$112,931 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in brand management, project management, and agile methodologies, with a strong focus on stakeholder communication, process improvement, and performance tracking. Capable of translating strategic priorities into actionable plans while managing competing demands and ensuring quality standards.

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Brand ManagementProject ManagementAgile MethodologiesStakeholder CommunicationProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Brand GovernanceIntake Process DevelopmentPerformance Metrics TrackingQuality AssuranceDigital Asset Management

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaborationDecision MakingSynthesis of InformationAccountability

Tools & Technologies

Agile ToolsKanbanProject Management Software

Industry Keywords

Marketing OperationsCreative ServicesBrand EnablementVisual IdentityMessaging Consistency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate enterprise, marketing, and brand priorities into quarterly roadmaps and actionable backlogs
Maintain roadmaps based on shifting priorities, timelines, team capacity, and stakeholder expectations
Monitor delivery progress, risks, dependencies, and resource requirements
Own end-to-end intake and prioritization processes
Triage requests, clarify stakeholder needs, determine scope and ownership, and set delivery expectations
Recommend sequencing, trade-offs, and escalations to manage demand and capacity constraints
Manage the Brand Manager inbox and brand enablement requests
Improve incoming work through briefing requirements, intake documentation, and acceptance criteria
Facilitate agile practices including sprint planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives, and team huddles
Support workload management and resolve delivery blockers
Improve processes, tools, and operating practices using feedback and delivery data
Support quality assurance reviews for brand standards, project objectives, accessibility, and stakeholder expectations
Maintain and enhance governance frameworks, service standards, workflows, and escalation paths
Address recurring quality and process issues through guidance, templates, and tools
Foster collaboration, accountability, role clarity, and consistent ways of working
Support onboarding on workflows, tools, expectations, and delivery practices
Maintain visibility into priorities, decisions, and deliverables
Support strategic capacity planning and prioritization decisions
Coordinate team initiatives and operational activities
Track and report Brand Hub engagement, Brand Ambassador communications performance, and delivery metrics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in marketing, communications, business administration, design management, project management, or a related field
Minimum of five years’ experience in brand, marketing, communications, creative services, project/program management, or a related discipline
Experience coordinating or managing cross-functional marketing, brand, communications, or creative initiatives from intake through delivery
Experience managing priorities, timelines, risks, dependencies, stakeholder expectations, and competing demands in a fast-paced environment
Experience working with creative, design, digital, communications, or agency teams
Ability to support briefing, review, feedback, and quality assurance processes
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders at different levels
Ability to synthesize information and support decision making
Experience in a brand centre of excellence, creative services, marketing operations, agency, or similar environment
Experience developing or improving intake processes, governance frameworks, service standards, and ways of working
Experience supporting brand governance, accessibility standards, design systems, digital asset management, or brand enablement initiatives
Experience applying Agile, Kanban, or similar delivery practices and tools
Experience tracking performance metrics and using insights to support planning and continuous improvement
Strong understanding of brand management principles, including governance, visual identity, messaging consistency, creative quality, and brand adoption
Bilingual in both official languages (French and English)
Able to work legally in Canada at the time of application; Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents preferred
Must meet requisite government security screening requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits package
3 to 4 weeks paid vacation
Corporate closure period
Summer early Fridays
No meeting Fridays
Hybrid work options
Continuous learning opportunities
Training programs and workshops
Language training
Diverse and inclusive workplace
Employment equity
Wellness initiatives
Mental health support
Fitness programs
Volunteer opportunities
Social responsibility programs