Senior Project Manager

Jellyfish; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital marketing agency in Durban is seeking a Project Manager to oversee client projects. This role will involve managing project schedules, collaborating with partners, and ensuring adherence to budget and strategic goals. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in project management and a strong understanding of Agile methodologies. The position offers flexibility in working hours and encourages professional development.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Flexible working hours

Paid leave for caregivers

Support for courses for caregivers

Qualifications

• 3 years of proven experience in project management in the Digital Marketing agency space.
• Clear understanding of project management methodologies including waterfall and Agile.
• Experienced in leading several projects in digital marketing.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of project needs following client strategy.
• Manage projects ensuring understanding of strategic goals.
• Provide regular status updates to clients.

Skills

Project Management

Agile methodologies

Digital Marketing

Budgeting

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Ads

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

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 to the Project Director.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of project needs following our clients 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 escalate 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).

Note: We emphasise skills expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.

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: Youll 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.

Growth Your Way: Accumulate one paid day each month (2 hours per week) for self-development and access to Jellyfish Learn.

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.

LI-Hybrid

Remote Work: Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

Business Development,Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,PMBOK,Waterfall,Wastewater,Construction Management,Project Management,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,Contracts

Department / Functional Area: Project Management

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1