Gauteng: X3 Senior Project Managers posted by Boardroom Appointments

2. Minimum Requirements

Education

Relevant Diploma or Degree in:
Project Management
Media / Communications / Journalism
Digital or Technology-related fields (advantage)
Project management certification preferred (PMP, Prince2, Agile, Scrum).

Experience

5+ years experience in project management within the media, publishing, digital content, or broadcasting sectors.
Proven track record managing end-to-end digital media projects, including content production, platform launches, campaigns, and workflow optimisation.
Experience working with cross-functional teams (Editorial, Creative, Commercial, Tech, Product, Digital Marketing).

3. Core Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Execution

Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of mediumlarge-scale media projects.
Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource schedules.
Ensure deliverables meet editorial, commercial, and technical standards.

Stakeholder Management

Work closely with editors, product owners, developers, designers, content teams, and commercial teams.
Facilitate clear communication and ensure alignment across multidisciplinary teams.
Manage expectations, resolve conflicts, and escalate blockers timeously.

Risk & Budget Management

Identify project risks early and implement mitigation plans.
Track project costs and manage budgets effectively.
Ensure compliance with business policies and governance processes.

Team Leadership

Guide project coordinators or junior PMs where applicable.
Drive collaboration, accountability, and delivery excellence within teams.

Process Optimisation

Implement best-practice project management methodologies (Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid).
Improve workflows within content production, digital platforms, and editorial operations.
Lead retrospectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

4. Skills & Competencies

Technical / Professional Skills

Strong understanding of media and publishing workflows.
Experience with project management tools (Jira, Asana, Trello, Monday.com).
Familiarity with CMS platforms, digital analytics, and newsroom systems (advantage).

Behavioural Competencies

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Highly organised, detail-driven, and deadline-focused.
Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced media environments.
Solution-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
Collaborative leadership style.

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Project delivery within agreed timelines and budget.
Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement.
Quality and accuracy of project documentation and reporting.
Efficiency improvements across content and digital workflows.
Successful implementation of media-focused initiatives with measurable impact.

6. Additional Notes

Candidates should be comfortable supporting multiple concurrent projects.
Experience in newsroom digitisation, digital subscriptions, campaign delivery, or platform transformation will be highly advantageous.
Flexible to work with hybrid teams across various Media24 units.