Senior Digital Project Manager

Jellyfish; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 860,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Remote work up to 60% of days

Flexible working hours 8am–6:30pm

Paid parental leave: 14 weeks primary,

£1000 toward courses for returning new

Job summary

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency blending technology, creativity and data expertise. We seek a Project Manager to drive client projects, manage schedules, budgets and outcomes, and mentor junior staff across paid media, analytics, CRM and ad tech initiatives.

You will own project plans, track progress, and report status, ensuring delivery on time, within scope and budget while collaborating with client managers to address escalations and optimise performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven project management experience in a digital marketing agency space.
• Understanding of project management methodologies including waterfall and Agile.
• Experience leading projects in digital marketing: paid media, data analytics, CRM, ad tech implementation.
• Experience overseeing project financials within budget constraints.
• Experience or certification in Agile or Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge or certifications in Google Analytics, Google Ads, or GMP.

Responsibilities

• Own project needs aligned to client strategy and deliver within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage project goals, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Collaborate with partners to define goals and success metrics.
• Maintain detailed project plans, timelines and risk assessments.
• Provide regular status updates to clients and teams.
• Support junior team members by addressing skill gaps and escalation needs.
• Provide revenue and pace insights to ensure adherence to scope and budget.
• Escalate issues to the client collaboratively with the client manager.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall

Budget management

Data analytics

CRM implementation

Ad tech

Stakeholder management

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Ads

Google Marketing Platform (GMP)

Job description

At Jellyfish, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration. We welcome individuals who excel in collaborative, varied teams and value the unique contributions that each person brings to the table. Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.

Job Description

The role of Project Management within the business is to facilitate the needs of the client by running the project process, managing the schedule, tracking the output of the practitioners to ensure our work is delivered on time, on budget, meeting standards and client goals.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include

• Take ownership of project needs following our client's strategy, ensuring that they are facilitated through to completion within the required scope
• You will manage projects ensuring understanding of strategic goals.
• Collaborate with partners to define project goals, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and risk assessments.
• Provide regular status updates to clients and our teams, promoting transparency and trust.
• Support junior team members by addressing skill gaps and escalating capability needs as identified.
• Provide revenue and pace insights for projects to ensure tight adherence to the agreed scope/budget.
• Escalate issues that need to be raised with the client. Working collaboratively with our client manager to address these

Qualifications

• 3+ Years of proven experience in project management in the Digital Marketing agency space.
• A clear understanding of project management methodologies including waterfall and Agile.
• Experienced in leading several projects involved in digital marketing, from paid media campaigns, data analytics, CRM and ad tech implementation.
• Experience overseeing project financials through adherence to budgetary constraints,
• Experience or certification in Agile or Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge or certifications in platforms such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, and any under Google Marketing Platform (GMP).

Additional Information

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.

• Reward: You'll be eligible to join our discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.
• Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers. We also provide £1000 (or equivalent) towards courses for returning primary caregivers to support your transition back into work.

Jellyfish will give preference to Employment Equity candidates in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Plan and its affirmative action measures.