Senior Project Manager Job Johannesburg area,South Africa,Management

As a Senior Project Manager at VWV Group, you play a pivotal role in bringing brand experiences to life — from ideation to execution. Operating within the Client Service team, you act as the central liaison between clients, internal teams, and partners to deliver high-impact live and virtual experiences.

You are both a strategic thinker and a hands‑on executor, managing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring exceptional creative output, operational efficiency, and client satisfaction. You lead with a producer’s mindset, ensuring that each project is delivered on time, on budget, and on brand.

This role for someone with strong project leadership skills, commercial awareness, and a passion for storytelling and event production.

Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management

Act as the day‑to‑day contact for assigned clients, building trusted and proactive relationships.
Translate client briefs into detailed project plans and strategic proposals.
Ensure all client communications meet VWV’s tone, standards, and expectations.

Project Planning and Execution

Lead end‑to‑end project delivery across live, virtual, and hybrid events.
Own timelines, budgets, scopes, and resource allocations across multiple concurrent projects.
Facilitate internal kickoffs, creative development, content production, rehearsals, and post‑event debriefs.

Production Oversight

Collaborate closely with creative, content, technical, and production teams to bring ideas to life.
Oversee show flows, production schedules, venue logistics, and stakeholder alignment.
Support or lead show calling, onsite management, and live delivery.

Financial and Commercial Management

Create and manage project budgets with accuracy and foresight.
Track financial performance across accounts and flag risks early.
Identify and support organic growth opportunities within existing client relationships.

Team Leadership and Collaboration

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members and freelancers.
Lead cross‑functional project teams with clear communication and purpose.
Foster a collaborative, solution‑focused culture in all client and internal interactions.

Compliance and VWV Standards

Uphold internal quality standards across project documentation, briefs, and deliverables.
Ensure compliance with health and safety, data protection, and contractual obligations.
Conduct regular WIP (Work‑in‑Progress) meetings and ensure thorough documentation.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

On-time, on-budget project delivery (target: 95%+)
Client satisfaction score of 8/10 or higher per project/quarter
Profit margin targets achieved per project
100% of projects scoped, kicked off, and documented within internal guidelines
Growth of organic business opportunities within assigned accounts

REQUIREMENTS

Skills and Qualifications

Essential

5+ years experience in project management, live event production, or agency client service roles
Proven track record in managing complex brand experiences or large-scale events
Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills
Excellent time management, multitasking, and attention to detail
Confident in budget creation and financial tracking

Preferred

Experience in experiential marketing or brand activation
Familiarity with hybrid/virtual event platforms and technologies
Understanding of creative and content development processes
Experience with global/regional projects and multicultural teams

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