Project Manager Account Manager

A really great little branding agency is looking for a Project Manager who excels in creative services is highly organised and communicates effectively. This role requires balancing internal projects with clientfacing work in social media branding and web. All their clients are international and they have a very high standard of work. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic growing team of fabulous human beings.

Work model: Remote (can be based anywhere in South Africa). Need to be able to legally work in SA to be considered.
Salary: R25 000 R35 000 CTC
Why you'll want to work here:

• Unlimited leave
• Good worklife balance
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Kind authentic people
• Great staff retention
• Access to a personal coach

You are:

• Extremely organised and detailoriented
• Able to view projects from both macro and micro perspectives
• Skilled at motivating and guiding teams
• A fast learner and problem solver
• Excellent at communication
• Able to thrive under pressure
• Commercially savvy keeping projects on budget and on time
• Clear and decisive in feedback

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage external suppliers and freelancers
• Support creative directors and management
• Define project goals milestones and timelines with clients and creative team
• Allocate resources and manage project progress
• Create proposals costings and reconcile budgets
• Address issues early and effectively
• Liaise with clients and manage expectations
• Facilitate meetings and communication via Basecamp or Zoom
• Ensure quality control of studio work

Secondary Duties:

• Manage copywriters designers animators and other external resources
• Identify revenue opportunities
• Keep project management software updated
• Bridge creative and production teams
• Participate in daily team huddles
• Maintain a deep understanding of project status
• Ensure team has necessary resources and meets deadlines
• Produce film shoots
• Occasionally participate in brainstorms and team activities

Bonus Points:

• Experience in social media branding and web
• Strong reading and writing skills
• Knowledge of animation and broadcast design

Functional Competencies:

• Strong timemanagement and organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficient in G Suite Basecamp and Xero Projects
• Ability to meet tight deadlines