Project Manager - Marketing | Remote

Acumen Strategy; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Gauteng, South Africa is seeking a Project Manager / Scrum Master with solid experience in Agile project management and stakeholder coordination. The ideal applicant will have a Bachelor's degree, PMP certification, and hands-on experience using Jira. This position involves managing multiple cross-functional projects and supporting marketing initiatives in a dynamic environment. Benefits include a flexible work culture, exposure to international projects, and competitive pay.

Benefits

Flexible Work Culture

Exposure to International Projects

Growth-Oriented Environment

Competitive Pay and Performance Incentives

Qualifications

• 2 to 8 years of experience in project management, preferably in business-oriented environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodology and Scrum framework.
• PMP Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end project lifecycles ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Facilitate Agile / Scrum ceremonies – daily stand-ups, sprint planning.
• Collaborate with teams to define project goals and timelines.
• Drive process improvements and promote Agile best practices.

Skills

Agile project management

Stakeholder coordination

Marketing project delivery

Jira

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Project Management

Tools

Jira

Trello

Asana

Job description

CEO of Cutting Edge AI firm Glynac

Glynac analyzes enterprise data and provides insights to executives to make key decisions.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Project Manager / Scrum Master with strong experience in agile project management, stakeholder coordination, and marketing-related project delivery. The ideal candidate will be a certified PMP professional, well-versed with Jira, and capable of managing multiple cross-functional projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end project lifecycles ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery.
• Facilitate Agile / Scrum ceremonies– daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews.
• Effectively use Jira for sprint management, backlog grooming, and project tracking.
• Collaborate with business, marketing, and design teams to define project goals, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate between internal teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment on timelines, resources, and outcomes.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, reports, and performance dashboards.
• Identify risks, manage issues proactively, and ensure clear communication with stakeholders.
• Support marketing project execution, campaign tracking, and reporting.
• Drive process improvements and promote Agile best practices across teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• 2 to 8 years of experience in project management, preferably in non-technical or business-oriented environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodology and Scrum framework.
• Hands‑on experience with Jira (mandatory).
• PMP Certification is required.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage marketing, creative, or operational projects efficiently.

Preferred Skills

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile certification.
• Experience in marketing project coordination or digital marketing operations.
• Familiarity with other project management tools such as Trello, Asana, or similar.
• Exposure to cross‑functional collaboration across global teams.

Why Join Us

% Remote Work – Flexible Work Culture

Exposure to International Projects and Clients

Growth‑Oriented Environment with Learning Opportunities

Competitive Pay and Performance Incentives

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology