Digital Project Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES: We are looking for an individual with at least 3 years of direct experience in managing websites, applications and/or platform development engagements. Mobile and tablet experience a major plus. This candidate will work within our digital team to manage small to large-scale digital projects that will require consultation with a broad spectrum of stakeholders. Day to day activities will include: • Manage supplier and stakeholder communications on a day-to-day basis to identify and accomplish goals

• Lead and initiate discovery and planning of projects including requirements gathering, scoping, budgeting and scheduling

• Develop key scope documents

• Lead and identify synergies between creative design and technical implementation

• Ensure the integrated elements of digital projects come together on time and meet stakeholder expectations for data integrity and product quality.

• Control project budgets, timelines and resource allocations

• Provide progress reports for management

• The candidate must have proven web and digital marketing project management experience particularly in the production of large-scale web applications and websites. This team member must have extensive knowledge of both the creative and development processes related to web and mobile development and be comfortable with a wide range of web technologies. The preferred candidate should meet the following requirements:

• Formal PM qualification or extensive experience in and of the following: Agile (Scrum, Kanban, LEAN), PMI, Prince2, etc.

• 3+ Years in project managing clients and large scale web implementations (platform agnostic) – publishing experience preferred

• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects (for multiple clients/ stakeholders)

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite, MS Project or other preferred Project Management software

• Strong knowledge of website creative and development lifecycles • Excellent leadership, communication and presentation skills

• Conceptual understanding of website development technologies

• Knowledge of integrated digital marketing techniques, such as search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM) and viral marketing would be a definite plus. The candidate must have proven web and digital project management experience particularly in the production of large-scale web applications and websites. This team member must have extensive knowledge of both the creative and development processes related to web and mobile development and be comfortable with a wide range of web technologies.

In addition to a competitive salary, membership of a medical aid and retirement fund for persons qualifying, we offer the candidate the opportunity to grow personally and professionally in an industry-leading and stimulating work environment. The position is based in Sandton, Johannesburg. If you meet the requirements to take on this challenge email your CV, listing your relevant skills and experience, and a letter of motivation to [email protected] Job Ref: Digital PM_Dev Markets THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 1 JULY 2011 If you haven’t received feedback by 8 July 2011, you should regard your application as unsuccessful.