Creative Project Manager

HelloKindred; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in the financial services sector is seeking a Creative Project Manager to oversee various projects. The successful candidate will manage timelines and budgets while supporting the in-house creative team in delivering high-impact projects. This remote opportunity requires strong organizational skills and experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in a creative environment.
• Knowledge of Agile project management methodologies.
• Strong understanding of creative processes and design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage creative projects ensuring timely delivery.
• Oversee project budgets including cost forecasting.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to meet project goals.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Creative Processes

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Trello

Asana

Adobe Creative Suite

Adobe Workfront

Job description

Anticipated Contract End Date / Length : 3 months

Work set up : Remote Open to South Africa

Our client in the financial services industry is looking for a skilled Creative Project Manager to be responsible for planning executing and overseeing various projects. This role requires a highly organised and experienced individual who can manage multiple projects simultaneously ensuring they are delivered on time within scope and within budget.The successful candidate will support our Clients inhouse creative team working within and contributing to an integrated Brand Design System.

What you will do :

• Lead and manage creative projects ensuring they are delivered on time within scope and on budget.
• Challenge and qualify briefs to ensure delivery of effective content and support prioritisation of projects against business goals.
• Develop and implement detailed project plans timelines and schedules to drive project success.
• Oversee and manage project budgets including cost forecasting and financial tracking.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders creative team members and external partners to ensure project goals and expectations are met.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to address challenges proactively.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative environment within the creative team encouraging creative thinking and problemsolving.
• Utilize project management and design software to streamline project workflows and enhance efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to understand and meet their needs.
• Stay informed about industry trends and developments to ensure projects are relevant and impactful.

Qualifications :

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within a creative or marketing environment managing multiple projects simultaneously with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Experience working with financial services accounts or roles is a plus.
• Strong understanding of creative processes and design principles.
• Knowledge of Agile project management methodologies.
• Excellent organisational problemsolving and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fastpaced dynamic work environment.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is preferred.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project Trello Asana).
• Experience with Adobe Workfront is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with design software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.

Additional Information :

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in without requiring sponsorship.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion gender gender identity / expression sexual orientation national origin disability age or veteran status.

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Contract

Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Graphics Design,Copywritter,Creative concept,Advertising,Communication,Adobe Creative Suite,Autodesk,Art Direction,Flash,Flex,HTML,SEO,Fine art,Quarkxpress

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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