GenAI Integrated Project Manager

OLIVER+; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global creative firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead AI-powered projects for premium brands. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience and excels in both project management and stakeholder relations. Responsibilities include managing integrated teams and ensuring project excellence, particularly within the luxury sector. This remote role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of creativity and technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of integrated project management experience.
• Experience working with premium or luxury brand projects.
• Strong track record of successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage integrated teams across creative, strategy, and AI production.
• Build strong client relationships with premium brand stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain project management best practices.

Skills

Project management experience

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving abilities

Communication

Leadership skills

Tools

Project management software

AI production platforms

Digital asset management systems

Job description

Brandtech+ (formerly known as OLIVER+) is a global team of creative thinkers, tech-savvy trendsetters, and production pros specialising in film, CGI, automation, AI, motion design, and digital/print content. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our focus is to connect clients with high-quality solutions, talent and ambitious opportunities worldwide.

As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: Snr GenAI Project Manager (Integrated)

Location: Remote until further notice

A Little bit about the role -

We're seeking a Senior Project Manager to orchestrate AI-powered creative projects for premium brands. This role demands someone who can seamlessly blend traditional project management excellence with innovative AI production methodologies, particularly suited to beauty, luxury, and premium sector work.

What you will be doing:

• Manage integrated teams across creative, strategy, and AI production
• Drive project excellence for premium brand deliverables
• Establish and maintain project management best practices
• Ensure optimal resource allocation and timeline management

AI Production Management:

• Oversee Gen AI workflow integration and optimization
• Manage AI tool implementation within project timelines
• Coordinate between traditional and AI-powered production streams
• Ensure quality control for AI-generated assets
• Track and report on AI production metrics

Client & Team Management:

• Build strong client relationships with premium brand stakeholders
• Lead internal and external project communications
• Manage cross-functional team dynamics
• Drive continuous process improvement
• Maintain budget control and resource efficiency

Project Planning & Execution:

• Develop comprehensive project plans incorporating AI workflows
• Identify and mitigate risks specific to AI production
• Manage scope, timeline, and budget parameters
• Ensure quality control across all deliverables
• Drive project optimization and efficiency

What you need to be great in this role:

• 5+ years integrated project management experience
• Experience with premium or luxury brand projects
• Understanding of AI production processes
• Strong track record of successful project delivery
• Excellence in stakeholder management

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in project management tools
• Understanding of Gen AI capabilities and limitations
• Experience with creative production workflows
• Knowledge of digital asset management systems
• Familiarity with approval and compliance processes
• Budget development and tracking
• Resource allocation optimization
• Cost control and reporting
• Profitability management
• Scope and change management

Tools & Systems:

• Project management software expertise
• Experience with AI production platforms
• Knowledge of creative review systems
• Understanding of workflow management tools

Required Qualities:

• Exceptional organization and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellence in communication
• Leadership and team management skills
• Adaptability and resilience
• Mitigation strategy development
• Quality control processes
• Timeline management
• Resource optimization

Documentation & Reporting:

• Status reporting and updates
• Performance metrics reporting
• Process documentation

Stakeholder Management:

• Client relationship building
• Executive reporting
• Cross-functional collaboration

Success Metrics:

• Client satisfaction scores
• Team efficiency and collaboration
• Budget management
• Innovation in processes

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Our values shape everything we do:

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible

Be always learning and listening to understand

Be Results-focused to exceed expectations

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations

Brandtech+, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

Brandtech+ has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.

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