Project Manager, Market

TIFF is a charitable, cultural organization dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema and creating transformational experiences for film lovers and creators of all ages and backgrounds in our home - TIFF Lightbox. Our mission:
To transform the way people see the world, through film.

TIFF:
The Market will expand TIFF’s presence as a global hub for screen‑based storytelling and reinforce its role as a global entertainment industry leader. It will connect creators, buyers, and audiences, while elevating Canadian and international talent and fostering collaboration across film, series, and innovative content.

TIFF is committed to embracing diversity and treating all individuals with respect, dignity and fairness by removing physical, social and economic barriers to participation.

We encourage you to reflect on the land that you are on, who the traditional keepers of the land are, what the treaty relationship is, or if it’s unceded territory. TIFF is located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, the Wendat, and the Haudenosaunee. We are grateful to work on this land.

Reporting to:
Senior Director, Business Enablement & Operations;
Head of Market

TIFF:
The Market is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a high‑profile launch initiative. This role is responsible for coordinating the planning and execution of a complex, cross‑functional program in partnership with senior leaders and key stakeholders across the organization.

• Own and maintain the integrated programme plan, including milestones, timelines, dependencies, and key delivery checkpoints.
• Drive coordination across multiple work streams to ensure alignment with launch goals and priorities.
• Translate high‑level objectives into clear, actionable plans that teams can execute against.
• Keep momentum across the programme by tracking progress, identifying gaps, and removing friction.
• Partner with leaders and teams to ensure plans remain realistic, aligned, and delivery‑focused.
• Coordinate and manage deliverables and presentation materials across diverse departments such as operations, sales, and others.
• Act as the central point of coordination across internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate alignment across teams to ensure everyone is working toward shared outcomes.
• Lead or chair key meetings and inspire cross‑functional teams without direct line authority.
• Support leadership with clear, timely visibility into progress, priorities, and upcoming decisions.
• Prepare and support leadership updates, check‑ins, and cross‑functional planning sessions.
• Help ensure the right conversations are happening at the right time to keep work moving forward.
• Proactively identify risks, blockers, and dependencies that could impact delivery.
• Work with teams to develop practical solutions and keep work unblocked.
• Escalate issues when needed, with clear context and recommended paths forward.
• Maintain a clear, real‑time view of programme health and readiness.
• Support end‑to‑end planning and coordination for a major launch event or initiative.
• Ensure all work streams remain aligned to timelines, goals, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate readiness activities leading up to launch and track completion of key deliverables.
• Help manage last‑minute adjustments and rapid problem‑solving during execution.
• Contribute to delivering a seamless, high‑impact launch experience.

• 5–8+ years of programme or project management experience leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives.
• Experience working with senior leaders and navigating shifting priorities.
• Proven success delivering large‑scale events, launches, or fast‑paced, high‑pressure programmes from planning through execution.
• Strong ability to lead and align multiple teams across complex, interdependent work streams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including executive‑level updates and presentations.
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail under pressure.
• Experience driving end‑to‑end project execution, including planning,…