Job Description

• As a Project Manager for Performance Marketing, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the seamless delivery of data-driven digital initiatives.
• Overseeing specialists across SEO, CRO, Measurement & Analytics, and Martech – you’ll act as the orchestrator – aligning expertise, timelines, and priorities to drive high-impact outcomes for clients. Working closely with performance specialists and project stakeholders, you’ll develop structured project plans, manage budgets, and ensure all moving parts are aligned for smooth execution.
• You’ll collaborate across teams to keep initiatives on track, proactively problem-solve, and ensure clients remain informed and engaged throughout the process.
• This role offers exposure to multiple performance marketing disciplines, making it an ideal opportunity for someone eager to develop deep expertise in digital marketing project delivery.
• If you thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and enjoy bringing structure to complex initiatives, this role is for you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and manage the delivery of performance marketing projects, ensuring they meet Accenture Song’s standard of excellence. What does excellence look like? ·
• Flawless execution: Projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the brief.
• Proactive stakeholder communication: Keep clients and internal teams informed with clear, structured updates – helping them plan, managing expectations, and ensuring feedback is captured and actioned effectively.
• Deep understanding of digital workflows: Navigate and coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring performance specialists have the structure and support they need to execute at their best.
• Visibility and collaboration: Keep Project Delivery Leads and Client Leads updated on progress, fostering trust and ensuring they can support your success and career growth. ·
• End-to-end ownership: Take accountability for every phase of assigned projects, from initiation to completion, with a proactive, problem-solving mindset. · Efficiency and momentum: Drive urgency in tasks, ensuring you are never the bottleneck and that workflows move seamlessly across teams.

EXPECTATIONS ·

• Clear, structured communication: Whether it’s briefs, debriefs, emails, status reports, post-campaign analysis, or project plans – your written work should be well thought out, free of errors, and actioned without delay. · Strategic approach to feedback: Client feedback should be interrogated and fully understood before being relayed internally to ensure alignment and efficiency.
• Proactive stakeholder updates: Managers, team members, and clients should always be kept informed with accurate, timely updates to maintain momentum and trust.
•  Time and cost management: Timesheets must be completed accurately and on time. Cost estimates should be thoroughly checked, approved before work begins, and billed correctly upon approval.
• Project tracking and documentation: Maintain up-to-date project histories and archives (Workbook, server, status reports, etc.), ensuring accuracy and easy reference for future work.
• What We’re Looking For · 1-3 years of experience in project delivery/client service, the majority being Performance Marketing focused. Telecommunications and financial services sector experience advantageous.
• Ownership & Accountability: Proactive, hard-working, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes with minimal oversight.
• Organised & Detail-Oriented: Ability to manage multiple tasks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in execution.
• Strong Communicator & Team Player: Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and keep stakeholders informed.
• Resilient Under Pressure: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing tight deadlines, and adapting to shifting priorities.
• Logistical Readiness: The role is JHB-based, and a valid driver’s license / reliable transport are required.