Snr Project Manager

Oliver+; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee creative and production processes. The role requires managing multiple projects, ensuring quality and profitability, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in project management and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of successful project management experience.
• Ability to manage projects from start to finish.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage creative and production processes from brief to delivery.
• Coordinate among project participants and stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress within scope and budget.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Zoom

Teams

Job description

OLIVER+ Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Snr Project Manager

OLIVER+ is a global team of creative thinkers, tech-savvy trendsetters, and production pros specialising in film, CGI, automation, AI, motion design, and digital / print content.

We partner with over 40 clients in more than 40 countries.

Our focus is to connect clients with high-quality solutions, talent, and ambitious opportunities worldwide. As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work.

Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: Integrated Project Manager

Location: Hybrid working until further notice

About the role

The Integrated Project Manager is responsible for managing creative and production processes, working alongside our talented Project Management team to drive projects from brief to delivery.

Leading projects while collaborating with our dynamic teams, our project managers successfully deliver projects following OLIVER+'s ways of working. We seek a passionate, talented individual with experience managing multiple mid to high complexity projects.

Attention to detail, understanding of project profitability, and a proven track record of managing prestigious projects are essential.

What you will be doing

General Tasks and Responsibilities

• Have integrated experience across disciplines such as AI / Automation, Digital, Technology, Film, CGI, Motion Design, and Print projects across various account sizes and time zones; from initial brief to final delivery.
• Manage your team to deliver a range of deliverables, including email marketing and website content.
• Follow and implement OLIVER+'s project management and production processes, collaborating with partners.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Maintain resilience in facing setbacks and adversity.
• Embodies company values and instills these behaviors within the team.
• Drive continuous process improvements and suggest enhancements.
• Close projects by meeting set standards and requirements.

Initiate & Plan the Project

• Serve as the main contact for new briefs, transforming unclear briefs into well-defined ones.
• Manage scoping, costing, and planning of projects across briefs.
• Execute projects following OLIVER+'s Project Management Way of Working.
• Create communication plans for stakeholders.
• Set and challenge deadlines to ensure manageable workloads.
• Create project plans with milestones.
• Coordinate staffing with Delivery Lead and Resource / Studio Manager.
• Identify risks and create risk registers.
• Work with creative teams to define scope, cost, and timelines.
• Run structured client and team kick-off meetings.
• Manage project documentation.

Manage Project Execution, Monitoring, and Control

• Coordinate among project participants and stakeholders.
• Prioritize and manage team workload.
• Present project scopes, estimates, and plans to partners.
• Build and maintain partner relationships.
• Monitor project progress within scope and budget.
• Prepare status reports and manage project control points.
• Follow change control processes.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure compliance.
• Proactively solve problems and mitigate risks.
• Manage financial profitability, control costs, and monitor resource utilization.
• Ensure final deliverables meet quality and design standards.

What you need to be great in this role

• Willingness to accept feedback and iterate processes within a collaborative team.
• Process-driven with a mindset for continuous improvement.
• Curiosity, creativity, and ambition.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to manage projects from start to finish with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a focus on client satisfaction.
• 5+ years of successful project management experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Good eye for quality and experience in quality control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Zoom, Teams, and OMG (training provided).

Our values

• Ambitious to succeed
• Imaginative to push boundaries
• Inspirational to do groundbreaking work
• Always learning and listening to understand
• Results-focused to exceed expectations
• Pro-inclusive and anti-racist in our community and work

OLIVER+ is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.