Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences. 

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:  Project Manager 

Location:  Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Working in partnership with our client, the Project Manager will lead projects from concept to completion, providing the direction and control required to do this. Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and clients, the Project Manager is the key communicator on the status, risks and challenges of all the project deliverables, inclusive of budget and resources.

• Work in true collaboration with the client and be responsible for a seamless successful project and product as the outcome.
• Coordinate work across the client's brands, ensuring data insights are also distributed across the client's ecosystem as needed for success
• Facilitate interagency co-ordination as required.
• Working as part of a team to grow the account.
• Managing projects from beginning to end with clear communication on a regular basis on milestones, targets, goals and deadlines
• Planning digital projects from the initial stages through to final delivery
• Acting as the lead contact for clients during projects
• Continuously assessing working methods and processes and making recommendations for improvement;
• Reviewing project resources and providing a capacity analysis on whether they meet the demands of the project
• Ensuring key Service Level Agreements are met by all parties involved
• Overseeing the project’s financial budget, notifying stakeholders of key cost implications, changes to budget, spending and cost changes.
• Work across digital products and social media services.

• Excellent client engagement skills with the ability to proactively organise and influence clients and build strong and effective working relationships
• Exceptional project management skills to be the product owner working with the clients
• Overall responsibility for the successful initiation of the project plan and execution with stakeholders, monitoring progress, controlling deadlines and closure of the project
• The ability to develop and put forward the best process in tackling data gathering and storing
• The ability to host clear, efficient and productive project meetings for differing stages of the project from kick off, discovery and so on, using a project methodology
• Great communication skills that are tailored for the recipients
• The ability to manage and mentor junior team member
•  A clear understanding of all products and how to utilise this knowledge to the accounts advantage.
•  Understanding of how to integrate with a client-side team whilst maintaining a top tier agency service.
•  Proficient in Microsoft Office and other related software.
•  Experience in FMCG sectors.
• 5 years of relevant experience in:
  •  Digital
  •  Motion Graphics
  •  Artwork
  •  Production

Req ID: 11994#LI-MR1 #LI-midsenior #LI-Onsite

Our values shape everything we do: 

Be Ambitious to succeed   

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible   

Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work   

Be always learning and listening to understand   

Be Results-focused to exceed expectations   

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations    

OLIVER, 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.