Company Description

We are the connected marketing agency, a full-service agency with modern creative & media, data, and technology services all under one roof. 

We are connected in the way we think and the way we work. At the heart of our company are great people that we call Unicorns. Our Unicorns are open, bold, and curious and love to solve complex problems for clients in unique ways.

Job Description

We’re looking for an outstanding Technical Project Manager – someone who can take the creative lead at the advertising agency. They work with the creative team to create, plan and deliver a strategic vision for clients. They are responsible for maintaining a cohesive visual and thematic style for projects and campaigns..

Sound like you? Read on.

What you’ll do:  

The Technical Project Manager plays an essential role by ensuring all work required by the production team is delivered on time, following best practices and at the highest standard. Manage the production team and all work they deliver; ensure that projects are delivered on time, following platform and CI best practices; work closely with the Account Managers and Business Unit Director.

Day-to-day, your role includes:

Run daily stand-ups with the team.Create the daily production schedule together with Operations content.Manage daily production, project check-ins and schedule go-lives.Manage technical and design consultations with Senior Front-End Developer and UX Designer.Project scoping for costing and scheduling purposes.Test functional requirements.Manage and improve production processes.Be the gatekeeper of third-party tools and technical documentation.Ensure all work is done according to platform requirements and CI requirements.Promote and manage production team wellness and growth.

Qualifications

We’re looking for strong, impactful work experience, which typically includes:

A relevant tertiary qualification in Operations Management / Production Management or similar.At least 4 years’ experience in a Digital Agency as a Snr Traffic Manager or Snr Production Manager.Proficient in MS Office (Word / Excel / PowerPoint etc.)Proficient using Apple products (i.e. Mac)Digital experience is essential.Technical project management experience is essential.Knowledge of CMs’s (preferred), Sharepoint and Wordpress.A good command of the English language (both verbal and written)Excellent leadership skills.Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.Strong administrative and organizational skills.Strong presentation skills.Technical skills:Basic understanding of front-end coding environments will be beneficial.

Additional Information

Personality Attributes:
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Able to remain calm in a highly pressurized environment
• Assertive
• Proactive
• Resilient
• Approachable
• Proactive
• Energetic
• Creative “out of the box” strategic thinker
• Problem solver / solution driven
• Meticulous with attention to detail
• Other:
o Flexible to work beyond normal office hours (overtime if and when required)
o Comfortable to work from the Publicis Groupe office (on-site)

Culture commitment:

We are approachable & globally supportive.We are in this together and solution orientated.We always do the right thing.We are never afraid.

 

Miscellaneous:

This role with oversee two sites, one in Cape Town and one in Johannesburg, so travel will be required from time to time.