Snr Project Manager

Oliver+; Pretoria; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

OLIVER+ seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee creative and production projects. This role involves managing multiple high-complexity projects, ensuring quality deliverables and enhancing team collaboration. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience and strong organizational skills within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing projects from start to finish.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with various deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage creative and production processes from brief to delivery.
• Coordinate development and delivery among various project participants.
• Ensure final deliverables meet design and production expectations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Organizational

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Zoom

Teams

OMG

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Sign in to access AI-powered advicesContinue with Google Continue with GoogleContinue with Google Continue with GoogleContinue with Google Continue with GoogleContinue with Google Continue with GoogleContinue with Google Continue with GoogleContinue with Google Continue with GoogleOLIVER+ 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 clients in 40+ countries and counting.

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 : Senior Project ManagerLocation : Remote until further noticeAbout the role : The Integrated Project Manager is responsible for running creative and production processes and working alongside the project management lead to drive a project from brief to delivery.

Leading on projects while working with our dynamic teams across the business, our project managers successfully deliver projects following OLIVER+' ways of working.What we want is a passionate, talented individual who can showcase their skills of managing multiple mid to high complexity projects.

You should have meticulous attention to detail, understand the importance of the profitability of your projects for the agency and you will have proven yourself as a safe pair of hands on the day-to-day running of multiple prestigious projects.What you will be doing : GENERAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Have integrated experience across various disciplines which can include one or more of the following : Digital, Technology, Film, CGI, Motion Design and / or Print projects across different sized accounts and across different time zones; from initial brief to final delivery (based on experience)Manage your team to deliver a wide range of deliverables from email marketing to website contentStrive to follow and implement the defined project management and production processes within OLIVER+ and with partnersHandle multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentFace adversity, setbacks and negativity with a resilient mindset and attitudeEmbody the company values, instil these behaviours within all team membersDrive continuous improvement through each step of the process and consult on process improvementsClose off projects to set standards / requirementsLiaising directly with clients incl.

brief kick off call, updating them on timings, running status calls and liaising with them on any queriesINITIATE & PLAN THE PROJECT : Serve as the point of contact to receive new briefs and manage the process of transforming unclear briefs into well prepared briefs where applicableManage the scoping, costing and planning of projects across different briefsWork to the OLIVER+ Project Management Way of Working while executing projectsIdentify stakeholders and create a communication plan to ensure each of them has access to the right level of informationSet deadlines with partners and challenge unrealistic timelines to ensure workload is managed based on creative processesCreate project plan and identify key milestones for each of the projects you are assignedWork closely with the Delivery Lead and Resource / Studio Manager to staff the project correctly based on the required deliverables and deadlinesIdentify risks and possible issues and create risk registersWork closely with the creative team to define a cost, scope and time plan for the projectsPrepare and run effective and structured client and team kick-off meetingsCreate and manage the delivery of project documentationMANAGE PROJECT EXECUTION, MONITORING AND CONTROL : Coordinate development and delivery among various project participants and stakeholdersPrioritize and manage workload of the project teamPartner liaison when required, presenting project scopes, cost estimates and timing plansBuild partner relationship and ensure their needs and requirements are addressed, while following the OLIVER+ ways of workingMonitor the progress of the project delivery within scope and budget with the planned resourcesPrepare status reports for the stakeholders and actively manage the control of project progress using weekly action pointsFollow the project management change control process for any changes needed in the scope, budget, timelines or resource requirementCreate and keep up to date all related project documentation and ensure compliance in the project management systemProactively problem-solve, mitigate risks and plan for future issuesBe accountable for the financial profitability of the project and actively manage cost overburn and time logged dailyEnsure final deliverables are quality driven and comply to the design and production requirements and expectationsMonitor utilization and output of teamWhat you need to be great in this role : Willingness to accept feedback and iterate over processes in a highly-collaborative, low-ego team environment.Process driven and continuous improvement mindset.Curiosity, creativity, and ambition.Attention to detail.The ability to take a project from brief to completion, good communication, organizational, and time management skills are essential.Impeccable problem-solving skills and a love for client satisfaction.8+ years of experience and proven track record of successfully managed projects from start to endStrong communication skills.Strong organisational skills – able to multi-task and manage multiple projects with different deadlines at one time.Good eye for detail and quality control experience.Software competency – Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Zoom, Teams and OMG (Oliver Marketing Gateway internal approval system - training will be provided).Our values shape everything we do : BeAmbitiousto succeedBeImaginativeto push the boundaries of what's possibleBeInspirationalto do groundbreaking workBealways learningand listening to understandBeResults-focused to exceed expectationsBe actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creationsOLIVER+, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.

All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.OLIVER+ has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets.

Collectively, we work towards our mission,embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.

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