Digital Project Manager

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance >?

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking an ambitious Digital Project Manager to drive digital transformation initiatives from the Benoni office. You will plan, execute, and deliver web and mobile projects, coordinate cross-functional teams of designers, developers, and marketers, and ensure on-time delivery with quality and stakeholder alignment.

This role requires a blend of technical understanding, creative thinking, and strong leadership to manage budgets, risks, and expectations across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in digital project management, with a focus on web and mobile technologies.
• Proven experience managing agile development processes and teams.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing, UI/UX principles, and content management systems.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools like Jira, Asana, or Trello.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of digital projects, from concept and planning through to execution.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, and marketing specialists.
• Ensure effective communication and stakeholder management throughout the project duration.
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies that could impact project success.
• Monitor project progress, manage budgets, and report on KPIs to senior management.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Agile methodologies

Digital marketing knowledge

UI/UX understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

Jira

Asana

Trello

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an innovative Digital Project Manager to lead digital transformation initiatives from their Benoni office. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering a variety of digital projects, including website development, application launches, and online marketing campaigns. This role requires a blend of technical understanding, creative thinking, and exceptional project management skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. Join a forward-thinking team making a significant impact in the digital space within Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of digital projects, from concept and planning through to execution and post-launch analysis.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, and marketing specialists.
• Ensure effective communication and stakeholder management throughout the project duration.
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies that could impact project success.
• Monitor project progress, manage budgets, and report on key performance indicators to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in digital project management , with a focus on web and mobile technologies.
• Proven experience managing agile development processes and teams.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing, UI/UX principles, and content management systems.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools like Jira, Asana, or Trello.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge digital projects in Benoni .
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and holiday leave.
• Professional development budget for training and conferences.