Senior Digital Project Manager

Jellyfish

. Own project needs according to client strategy and facilitate them through completion within scope .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeJohannesburg • South AfricaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within the Digital Marketing sector, utilizing Agile and Waterfall methodologies to drive project success. Proficient in managing project financials, delivering insights, and collaborating effectively with clients and teams.

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Project ManagementAgile MethodologiesDigital Marketing ProjectsGoogle AnalyticsBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementAgile MethodologiesWaterfall MethodologyDigital MarketingData AnalyticsCRM ImplementationAd Tech ImplementationBudget AdherencePaid Media CampaignsRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationMentoringProblem-SolvingClient Management

Tools & Technologies

Google AnalyticsGoogle AdsGoogle Marketing Platform

Certifications & Qualifications

Agile CertificationScrum Certification

Industry Keywords

Digital Marketing AgencyProject FinancialsSuccess MetricsClient StrategyProject Plans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own project needs according to client strategy and facilitate them through completion within scope
Manage projects while ensuring understanding of strategic goals
Collaborate with partners to define project goals, deliverables, and success metrics
Maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and risk assessments
Provide regular status updates to clients and internal teams
Support junior team members by addressing skill gaps and escalating capability needs
Provide revenue and pace insights to ensure adherence to agreed scope and budget
Escalate client-facing issues and collaborate with the client manager to address them

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of proven experience in project management in the Digital Marketing agency space
Clear understanding of waterfall and Agile project management methodologies
Experience leading several digital marketing projects, including paid media campaigns, data analytics, CRM and ad tech implementation
Experience overseeing project financials and adhering to budgetary constraints
Experience or certification in Agile or Scrum methodologies
Knowledge or certifications in Google Analytics, Google Ads, and platforms under Google Marketing Platform (GMP)
Resume in English
Legal right to work and remain in the country and location in which the role is advertised
Comfortable working in English on a daily basis

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus scheme
Work remotely for up to 60% of days
Flexible working hours between 8am and 6:30pm
14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers
4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers
£1000 (or equivalent) towards courses for returning primary caregivers