Digital Project Manager - Marketing & Communications

Placements24; Southampton; Remote; GBP 41,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contractor rate

Fully remote work arrangement

Diverse and engaging projects

Collaborative and creative team

Randburg base exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in the United Kingdom seeks a Digital Project Manager to oversee digital campaigns and web development projects for clients. You will manage projects from concept to delivery, ensuring on-time, on-budget results while coordinating with clients, creative teams, developers, and strategists.

This is a fully remote role supporting clients across diverse regions. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of agency experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with PM tools.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in digital project management, preferably in an agency setting.
• Experience managing web design, development, and digital marketing campaigns.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing channels (SEO, SEM, Social Media).
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management.
• Proficient with PM software like Asana, Trello, or Monday.com.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of digital marketing and web projects.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors.
• Manage client communication and provide regular updates.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Ensure alignment with client objectives and brand guidelines.
• Oversee CMS implementations and website development.
• Monitor campaign performance and report on key metrics.
• Facilitate team meetings and drive collaboration.
• Contribute to process improvements in PM workflows.

Skills

Project management

Digital marketing

Client liaison

Communication

PM software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Asana

Trello

Monday.com

WordPress

Drupal

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic marketing agency, is seeking an innovative Digital Project Manager to oversee the execution of digital marketing campaigns and web development projects for their clients. This role is ideal for a creative and organized individual who thrives in a fast-paced, agency environment. You will be responsible for managing projects from concept to delivery, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet client objectives. The role requires strong communication skills to liaise between clients, creative teams, developers, and digital strategists. As this is a fully remote position, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to exciting digital initiatives for clients based in Randburg, Gauteng, and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, execution, and delivery of digital marketing projects, including websites, social media campaigns, and content creation.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate with internal teams (design, development, content, SEO) and external vendors.
• Manage client communication, providing regular updates and addressing inquiries.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Ensure all projects align with client objectives and brand guidelines.
• Oversee website development and content management system (CMS) implementations.
• Monitor campaign performance and provide reports on key metrics.
• Facilitate team meetings and ensure effective collaboration.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in digital project management, preferably within an agency setting.
• Proven experience managing web design, development, and digital marketing campaigns.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing channels (SEO, SEM, Social Media, Content Marketing).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello, Monday.com).
• Familiarity with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Drupal) and basic web development concepts.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience working with clients in the Randburg area is a plus.
• Creative problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive contractor rate.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and engaging digital projects.
• Collaborate with a creative and talented team.
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and industries.
• Contribute to innovative digital strategies from anywhere.
• Supportive and dynamic work culture from our Randburg base.