Senior Creative Project Manager

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


Company Description

Who is HelloKindred?

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and peoples lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers - connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.



Anticipated Contract Length/End Date: 6 months with potential to extend

We are looking for a Senior Creative Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of creative projects for our client's in-house agency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, a deep understanding of the technology industry, and a passion for delivering high-quality creative work. They will also be responsible for the publishing of content.

What you will do:

  • Support the development of creative assets using effective program and project management principles.
  • Provide on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.
  • Continue professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods and best practices.
  • Establish practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization.
  • Assist with digital publishing of content. This may include, for example, creating a Sharepoint site and publish content using other internal comms platforms.
Project planning and coordination:
  • Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining project scope, goals, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including creative designers, writers, and developers, to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Define project tasks and resource requirements, ensuring that project teams have the tools and information needed to succeed.
Client communication and relationship management:
  • Act as the main point of contact between the agency and clients, maintaining clear and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Understand clients' business goals and objectives, translating them into actionable project plans.
  • Proactively address client feedback and concerns, ensuring client satisfaction and building long-term relationships.
  • Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations to various audiences, including project team, sponsors, CMO and key stakeholders.
Budget and resource management:
  • Monitor project budgets and timelines, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
  • Allocate and manage resources effectively to optimize project efficiency.
  • Identify and mitigate potential project risks, providing solutions to keep projects on track.
Quality assurance:
  • Conduct thorough quality assurance checks on creative assets to ensure they meet the agency's and clients' standards.
  • Implement feedback loops to continuously improve project processes and outputs.
Qualifications
  • Over 5 years of creative, marketing or digital project management experience, including tracking and planning projects. Proven experience as a Project Manager in a creative agency setting, preferably within the technology industry.
  • 5+ years of experience working with business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment.
  • Demonstrated decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions and identifying priorities.
  • Strong understanding of B2B marketing and technology trends.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in project management tools and software.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
  • Experience working creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence.
  • Experience publishing content to CMS (SharePoint, AEM, WordPress, Drupal, Sitecore) is a strongly preferred.
  • Hands-on experience using HubSpot, WhatsApp, Everlytic and Office 365 programmes like boards, sway, stream and/or Viva is preferred.
Additional Information

Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in, without requiring sponsorship.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

HelloKindred

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  • Job Id
    JD1294956
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
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