Project Manager

Company Description

At Jellyfish we are redefining 'full service' for brands in a platform world. Our unique global structure combines deep platform understanding with tech, media, creativity, and data expertise. Meaning we can make amazing things happen at the pace the platforms demand. As one of the world's fastest-growing agencies within an ever-expanding global network, we proudly stand as Google's foremost global partner. Our close partnership continues to evolve, influencing our geographical presence, the scope of our activities, and our delivery methods. To achieve this ongoing evolution, we are dedicated to expanding our skillset, and we invite you to join us on our journey as ONE Jellyfish.

The primary function of Project Management in our business is to effectively meet client requirements by overseeing the project process, managing the schedule, and ensuring that the work of our practitioners is delivered on time, within budget, and in line with both quality standards and client objectives.

The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in Project Management. They must be able to adapt and perform from the start quickly.

Job Description

Reporting to Regional Director, you will create impact within our Project Management Team within the Project Management Capability.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• The primary function of Project Management in our business is to meet client requirements by overseeing the project process
• Manage the schedule, and ensuring that the work of our practitioners is delivered on time, within budget, and following both quality standards and client goals.
• Identify and address potential project risks, devising contingency plans
• Manage scope and change requests to avoid delays and cost overages
• Monitor project performance, prepare KPI reports, and address issues proactively
• Willingness to work globally, understanding time zone implications for deadlines, communicating with all stakeholders
• Embrace a culture of ownership, openness, teamwork and integrity
• Ambitious and a good team player; collaborative but also a good, and (onboarding support will be provided to ensure you are set up for success across different projects)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 - 3 years of proven experience in project management, within a digital marketing, creative, or production agency
• Confident in leading different projects, from creative design and production, language services, paid media campaigns, data analytics, CRM and ad tech implementation
• Understand the digital landscape, marketing and web technologies
• Identify opportunities and challenges
• Good grasp of project scoping and estimation, producing production costs and timings to establish realistic budgets and deadlines
• Experience delivering digital marketing campaigns working with strategy, analytics, creative, tech and media teams
• Proficient in project management tools for timeline planning and project tracking (e.g. Asana, Smartsheets, JIRA, Wrike, and Microsoft Project)
• Experience managing projects using Agile methodologies could be advantageous (e.g. Kanban and Scrum)
• Own the project financials through adherence to budgetary constraints, financial guidelines, and responsible management of financial resources throughout the project
• Adept at building relationships at all levels, inspiring confidence in the delivery of projects, and facilitating communication between internal business units
• Strong internal stakeholder management skills, partnering with client managers on upholding client expectations on scope, timelines and budgets
• A strong sense of responsibility and ownership, and a commitment to delivering great work against best practices and values to the business and client
• Strong written, verbal communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• A fierce sense of responsibility and ownership and a commitment to delivering high-quality work, adhering to best practices, and adding value
• Ability to prioritise across several projects, managing time and resources according to each project delivery requirements on a daily and or weekly basis as required
• Resilient; resourceful, and proven ability to adapt and manage tight deadlines

Advantageous:

• Experience or certification in Agile or Scrum methodologies
• Knowledge or certifications in platforms such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, and/or any under Google Marketing Platform (GMP)
• Adequate understanding of Project Delivery Frameworks and Governance
• Experience working on language-driven processes, understanding linguist workflows (directly or via a language services team)
• Extensive experience in fast-paced media asset production account, overseeing all aspects of brief ingestion, project and resource planning, overseeing all asset production, delivery and project financials

Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.

Additional Information

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.

💰 Reward: You'll receive a loyalty salary increase on your Jellyfish anniversary, in addition to our company-wide annual bonus.

💫 Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.

📈 Growth, Your Way: Grow your career with one paid day each month for self-development and access to LinkedIn Learning with unlimited online courses.

👪 Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers.

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