Marketing Insights Project Specialist (GCC Africa - Remote)

TransUnion; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global information solutions company is seeking a Specialist III in Project Management to oversee execution of key marketing initiatives. This remote role requires strong project management skills and the ability to collaborate with international teams. Candidates should hold a relevant bachelor's degree and have at least 2 years of experience in marketing or project management. A high proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with project management software is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in marketing, communications, and project management.
• Familiarity with web-based project management software.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end process of program execution.
• Work closely with U.S. teams for regional buy-in.
• Perform quality checks for content accuracy.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or project management

Tools

Microsoft Office Software

Workfront

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Overview

TransUnion is looking for a detailed, motivated and self-disciplined project specialist to drive execution for key quarterly global insights-based marketing initiatives in our non-U.S. international regions. This position will execute the strategy already developed for these initiatives and manage dates, deliverables and oversee full execution of the quarterly programs.

What We'll Bring

TransUnion is looking for a detailed, motivated and self-disciplined project specialist to drive execution for key quarterly global insights-based marketing initiatives in our non-U.S. international regions. This position will execute the strategy already developed for these initiatives and manage dates, deliverables and oversee full execution of the quarterly programs.

What You\'ll Bring

Candidate manages end-to-end process of program execution (via Workfront system) to ensure that all assets are finalized, and deadlines are met. The tactical expectations include:

• Work closely with the U.S. based Research & Consulting, and Insights-based Content Marketing leads to determine and communicate back to them on regional buy-in, timing and supporting assets for quarterly marketing initiatives.
• Gain commitment from regions on dates and asset inclusion such as a primary report/exec summary, webinar, social media, landing pages, internal and external communications, press release, promotional emails and translations.
• Brief the relevant teams about assets and dates to initiate copywriting and design work.
• Perform quality checks for content accuracy (attention to detail required) by reviewing the assets against the data pack initially provided by the research team.
• Determine what the call to action for each report will be by utilizing pre-determined thematic-based selling approaches.
• Streamline the quarterly program execution process, reports on regular progress of this to regional marketing stakeholders and provides process improvement recommendations for future programs.

Impact You\'ll Make

We\’d love to see:

• Project management portfolio examples.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or project management with a minimum of 2 years of experience in marketing, communications and project management.
• High proficiency in marketing program execution, use of Microsoft Office Software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, etc.), and spend and time management.
• Familiarity with web-based project management software, Workfront preferred
• Familiarity with customer relationship management software for campaign tracking and measurement, specifically Salesforce.
• The ability to work independently or as part of a dynamic team spread across the globe in a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience providing insightful information to stakeholders in a crisp manner.
• Poised and self-assured, comfortable interacting with associates from all levels of the organization.
• Be flexible and possess team-player skills.

Additional Information

For positions based in South Africa, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with the company's Employment Equity plan and targets.

Should you have not heard from us within 3 weeks from applying, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Please note it is a requirement of the Global Capability Centre Africa that you reside in a home that is fibre ready; and has space for you to be able to work comfortably and confidentially on a day-to-day basis for the purpose of your proposed employment. You can be based anywhere in South Africa that has fibre, but will not be able to work in a location outside of South Africa.

A Minimum of a 100 Meg Fibre line is required, should you be successful, you will need to upgrade your line or install fibre in order to work effectively.

This is a remote position which may require occasional in-person attendance at work-related events at the discretion of management.

TransUnion Job Title

Specialist III, Project Management