Project Manager - Marketing

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Hybrid work model

Creative and collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Project Manager in Sandton to lead marketing campaigns, product launches, and branding projects. You will plan, execute, and deliver on time and within budget while collaborating with marketing, creative, sales, and product teams.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field and at least four years of marketing project management experience. Strong leadership, communication, and familiarity with marketing automation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in project management within a marketing context.
• Experience managing integrated marketing campaigns and digital marketing projects.
• Strong understanding of marketing principles, channels, and best practices.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with marketing automation and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning and execution of marketing projects from concept to completion.
• Develop plans, timelines, budgets, and resources for campaigns.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors/agencies.
• Ensure projects align with brand guidelines and strategic objectives.
• Track progress, identify risks, and implement solutions to stay on schedule.
• Communicate project status and outcomes to stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Tools

Marketing automation tools

Project management tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead marketing initiatives in Sandton . This role will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering various marketing campaigns, product launches, and branding projects on time and within budget. You will collaborate closely with marketing teams, creative agencies, sales, and product development to ensure cohesive and impactful results. This position offers a hybrid work model, balancing the need for collaborative office time with the flexibility of remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the planning and execution of marketing projects, from concept to completion.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for marketing campaigns.
• Coordinate with internal teams (creative, digital, content) and external vendors/agencies.
• Ensure all marketing projects align with brand guidelines and strategic objectives.
• Track project progress, identify risks, and implement solutions to keep projects on schedule.
• Communicate project status and outcomes to stakeholders effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in project management , specifically within a marketing context.
• Proven experience managing integrated marketing campaigns and digital marketing projects .
• Strong understanding of marketing principles, channels, and best practices.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with marketing automation and project management tools.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with marketing performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Creative and collaborative work environment in Sandton .