Digital Project Manager

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional certifications

Team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a Digital Project Manager to oversee digital marketing campaigns, website development, and other creative projects from the East London office. You will drive planning, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder communications to deliver on time and to high standards.

The role requires strong leadership, exceptional organization, and proficiency with Asana, Trello or Jira. A hybrid work model and opportunities for certifications are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in a digital/agency setting.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Proficiency with Asana, Trello or Jira.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and monitor digital projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Manage project resources, including budget, personnel, and external vendors.
• Facilitate clear and consistent communication among project team members and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, proactively seeking solutions to ensure project success.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Agile

Waterfall

Tools

Asana

Trello

Jira

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and organized Digital Project Manager to oversee the execution of digital projects from their East London office. This role is crucial for ensuring that digital marketing campaigns, website development, and other creative projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will be responsible for project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication, acting as the central point of contact. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with strong leadership and communication abilities, adept at navigating the complexities of digital project lifecycles.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and monitor digital projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Manage project resources, including budget, personnel, and external vendors.
• Facilitate clear and consistent communication among project team members and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, proactively seeking solutions to ensure project success.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in a digital or agency environment.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello, Jira).

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for project completion bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and a balanced work environment.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional certifications and continued learning.
• A collaborative team setting with a focus on delivering exceptional digital solutions.