Senior Project Manager - Digital Marketing Campaigns

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Health and wellness benefits

Hybrid work arrangement with modern in

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic and creative work environment

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a results-driven Senior Project Manager to oversee the execution of integrated digital marketing campaigns across SEO, SEM, social, email, and content. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on coordination of creative teams, media buyers, and client managers in a hybrid Nelspruit setup.

You will ensure campaigns run on time and within budget, analyze performance, report insights, and lead cross-functional teams through planning, risks, and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in project management with digital marketing campaigns.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-channel digital marketing projects.
• Experience with digital marketing analytics and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of integrated digital marketing campaigns across various channels (SEO, SEM, social media, email, content, etc.).
• Develop comprehensive project plans, defining scope, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Manage client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for campaign progress and strategy.
• Coordinate with internal teams (creative, content, media, analytics) to ensure seamless campaign execution.
• Oversee campaign tracking, performance monitoring, and analysis, providing actionable insights and reports.
• Manage project risks and issues, implementing effective solutions to ensure successful delivery.
• Ensure all campaigns adhere to brand guidelines, legal requirements, and best practices.
• Facilitate project meetings, providing clear updates and fostering collaboration among team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree (Marketing/Communications/Business Administration)

Tools

Google Analytics

SEMrush

Social media management tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading digital marketing agency, is seeking a results-driven Senior Project Manager to oversee the execution of innovative digital marketing campaigns. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional organizational and communication skills to manage complex campaigns from inception through to analysis and reporting. Working in a hybrid model, you will collaborate with creative teams, media buyers, and client account managers, balancing remote work flexibility with essential in-office synergy within our Nelspruit hub. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing digital marketing projects, including SEO, SEM, social media, content marketing, and email campaigns. You will be responsible for ensuring campaigns are delivered on time, within budget, and achieve client objectives. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive impactful marketing strategies for a diverse range of clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of integrated digital marketing campaigns across various channels (SEO, SEM, social media, email, content, etc.).
• Develop comprehensive project plans, defining scope, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Manage client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for campaign progress and strategy.
• Coordinate with internal teams (creative, content, media, analytics) to ensure seamless campaign execution.
• Oversee campaign tracking, performance monitoring, and analysis, providing actionable insights and reports.
• Manage project risks and issues, implementing effective solutions to ensure successful delivery.
• Ensure all campaigns adhere to brand guidelines, legal requirements, and best practices.
• Facilitate project meetings, providing clear updates and fostering collaboration among team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on digital marketing campaigns.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-channel digital marketing projects.
• In-depth knowledge of digital marketing channels, tools, and analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, SEMrush, social media management tools).
• Excellent understanding of campaign performance metrics and reporting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in an agency environment is highly desirable.
• PMP or relevant project management certification is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-driven bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Hybrid work arrangement with modern office facilities.
• Opportunities for professional development and attending industry conferences.
• Dynamic and creative work environment.
• Contribution to a retirement savings plan.