Back to jobs
New

Senior Integrated Project Manager

Cape Town, South Africa

Brandtech+ (formerly known as OLIVER+) is a global team of creative thinkers, tech-savvy trendsetters, and production pros specialising in film, CGI, automation, AI, motion design, and digital/print content. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our focus is to connect clients with high-quality solutions, talent and ambitious opportunities worldwide.  

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:  Senior Integrated Project Manager

Location:  Remote until further notice

 

About the role: 

 As the Senior Integrated Project Manager, you will be tasked with overseeing complex projects.. You’ll ensure seamless project and product outcomes, working closely with account leads (Account Directors or Senior Account Managers) and other project stakeholders. You’ll own resource management for your projects , conduct reviews of project deliverables, ensure timing plans are updated and shared with clients within 48 hours. You will be involved in the training and professional development of your project management team (if applicable).   

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities 

  • Allocate and monitor on-site resource, building strong and mutually beneficial relationships with all discipline leads to correctly identify/assign appropriate team member(s) per client brief  
  • Have knowledge of the contractual core team, assisting predictions of resource requirements & maximum spend that will ensure margin management  
  • Identify and resolve any potential resource conflicts and resolving/ or escalate to Programme Manager/ Group Account Director prior to a crisis 
  • Ownership of skill-set matrix for members of staff in designated area/on-site    
  • Manage projects from beginning to end with clear communication on a regular basis on milestones, targets, goals and deadlines  
  • Continuously assess working methods and processes and making recommendations for improvement 
  • Ensure key Service Level Agreements are met by all parties involved  
  • Oversee production, QC, ingest and output of assets within the delivery process 
  • Responsible for QC of all deliverables before going to client 
  • Responsible for understanding client feedback and asking questions if unclear 
  • The ability to develop and put forward the best process in tackling data gathering and storing  
  • Liaising closely with other account leads to ensure we are always following best practice  
  • Have a strong understanding of our client’s businesses and their communication objectives  
  • 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 
  • (if applicable) Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers, providing guidance and support in managing projects from initiation to completion 

 

WHAT YOU BRING 

  • Proven ability to manage a heavy workload under pressure by effectively prioritising, planning ahead and overseeing multiple tasks at any one time. 
  •  Great communication skills that are tailored for the recipients including clients and being proactive 
  • 8+ years experience of managing campaigns in an Agency, with good knowledge of social,, digital and moving image. 
  • Strong track record in executing campaigns across multiple platforms. 
  • Used to leveraging Social/ Digital / Film / Video Production/Gen AI expertise as part of a holistic approach to campaign execution. 
  • Experience working on social toolkits and social strategy projects essential 
  • Previous Experience of Budget Management and Scheduling essential. 
  • Previous Experience of Resource and Production services sourcing essential. 
  • Experience in managing shoot production a bonus 
  • Must be working with AI (Pencil) or strong aspirations to use gen AI in projects and understand where/how to use Gen AI 
  • A strong financial acumen and ability to deliver on financial reporting/forecasting. 
  • Knowledge of Pencil Pro essential 

You will -  

  • Have a positive, can-do outlook, willing to leverage past experience to provide the best solution for each project you own. 
  • Be a natural leader with the ability to inspire, motivate, and guide project teams. 
  • Be willing to share your experience and collaborate with your global network of colleagues. 
  • Be unafraid to ask questions and have an innate ability to identify and manage production risk. 
  • Use initiative and be proactive in everything you do. 
  • Have the ability to persuade and negotiate in order to reach the best possible outcome for both the Agency and its clients. 

*Req ID: 17589

#LI-TT1 #LI-REMOTE #MID #BTG+

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   
 

Brandtech+, 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.   

Brandtech+ 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.'

Create a Job Alert

Interested in building your career at Brandtech+ ? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.

Apply for this job

*

indicates a required field

Phone
Resume/CV*

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

Cover Letter

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf


Select...
What is your current location? *
Select...

South Africa Demographic Question Set

As part of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, we are asking individuals seeking employment with OLIVER and Brandtech+ to complete this voluntary self-identification survey. We know that by creating a culture of inclusion we will attract and retain a diverse workforce that creates a more rewarding work environment, stimulates creativity and delivers better overall performance. 

Completion is entirely voluntary, and you may identify in more than one designation group. Completion will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This information will not be taken into consideration when assessing your application and can only be viewed on an anonymised aggregated basis. For the protection of our legitimate interests, we may need to retain this information for a defined period to keep the records of our hiring process. 

 

Select...
Select...
Select...