Senior Project Manager

Jellyfish; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Jellyfish is seeking a Project Manager to oversee project processes in a digital marketing context. Responsibilities include managing project needs, collaborating with partners, and providing regular updates to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. The candidate should have at least 3 years of experience and a sound understanding of both Agile and waterfall methodologies. The role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Flexible working hours and remote work options

Paid leave for primary and secondary caregivers

Support for courses for returning caregivers

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in project management in a digital marketing agency.
• Clear understanding of project management methodologies including waterfall and Agile.
• Proficient in project management tools for timeline planning and project tracking.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects ensuring understanding of strategic goals.
• Provide revenue and pace insights for projects to ensure adherence to budget.
• Support less experienced team members with skill/knowledge gaps.

Skills

Project Management

Business Development

Budgeting

Collaboration

Agile Methodologies

Tools

Microsoft Project

Project Management Software

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 to the Project Director.

Your primary responsibilities will include :

• Take ownership of project needs following our clients strategy ensuring that they are facilitated through to completion within the required scope
• 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 skill / knowledge gaps of less experienced members of the team when identified by more senior members of the team. Can identify skill gaps on their project teams and escalate to their capability support.
• 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.
• Proficient in project management tools for timeline planning and project tracking.
• Experience overseeing project financials through adherence to budgetary constraints

Advantageous :

• 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 selfdevelopment and access to LinkedIn Learning with unlimited online courses

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.

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Jellyfish will give preference to Employment Equity candidates in accordance with the companys Employment Equity Plan and its Affirmative Action measures.

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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

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