Remote Marketing Operations Project Lead (PPC/SEO)

Blacksmith Agency LLC; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency LLC is seeking a Marketing Operations Project Manager to own the delivery of PPC, SEO and paid media programs for US clients. You will manage campaign launches, SEO roadmaps, reporting, and the client relationship to keep projects on time and on budget.

This delivery seat rewards a strong communicator who stays organized, hits milestones, and helps internal teams move quickly. Remote role with a focus on clear updates and proactive risk management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing marketing projects or accounts in a digital agency.
• Hands-on familiarity with PPC (Google Ads, Meta Ads) and SEO programs.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Proficient with PM tooling (ClickUp, Asana, Jira) to track timelines and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Own project plans, timelines and budgets from kickoff to delivery.
• Coordinate PPC and SEO strategists, writers and designers to hit milestones.
• Run client communications, status updates and expectation setting.
• Track scope, flag risk early, and drive tasks to completion.

Skills

Marketing project management

PPC/SEO expertise

English communication

PM tooling

Tools

ClickUp

Asana

Jira

Google Ads

Meta Ads

SEO tools

Job description

Blacksmith Agency LLC is seeking a Marketing Operations Project Manager to own the delivery of PPC, SEO and paid media programs for US clients. You will manage campaign launches, SEO roadmaps, reporting, and the client relationship to keep projects on time and on budget.

This delivery seat rewards a strong communicator who stays organized, hits milestones, and helps internal teams move quickly. Remote role with a focus on clear updates and proactive risk management.