Location(s):

South Africa

City/Cities:

Johannesburg

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

June 8, 2025

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Role overview
 

The Category Marketing Project  Manager is responsible for supporting the development of the category E2E(end to end) plans (including Innovation projects which comprise of E2E plans) within the AOU(Africa Operating Unit) Experience Loop process. They are a key component of the Category Teams, ensuring that the calendar is being followed, and the plan's key outputs are delivered on time. The Category PMO coordinates the interaction between different functional areas related to the E2E plan development and key outputs, as well as helps remove barriers and provides visibility to the E2E PMO on risks and mitigations regarding the plan's development.

What you will Do:

Plan, lead and support the implementation of the Experience Loop process, within the framework of Brave & Boundless model, for all End to End plans for the respective categoriesEnsures that Projects are being delivered on time and in full and according to the objectives and the tracking system in placePlan, coordinate and lead Category Extended team meetings, all the year, from planning to full execution of End to End plansPlan for all the Fusion point meetings, Decision point meetings with the Senior End to End PMO and work collaboratively with CETs to make the plans land as per the dates agreedLoad End to End plans into WF(Work front) as per the Experience LoopCoordinate the Innovation launches as part of the E2E plans where applicable (eg SAC)Work as a PMO community of practice, to share best practices, learn from the PMO network and come up with new and agile ways of working as PMOs for their respective categories.Leverage Workfront for all the E2E plans [loading all plans in WF with launch dates, brief types, Direct Marketing Expenses; repository of documentation in WF for each E2E plan; monitor and manage the risks via WF with regards to timelines, resources etc]

Project Leadership & Execution

Provide cross functional project team leadership across key initiatives – setting the agenda, be empoweredCommunicate clear project vision and engage CETS( Category Extended teams )to deliver against this.Ensure that key project stakeholders are aligned with plans and goals and embrace change.Anticipate challenges and communicate and collaborate in an efficient manner in meetings with CETs including with WPP network

Relationship Management

Managing and collaborate with the business across all facets to apply resources to brand portfolioInspiring internal and external partners to deliver clear competitive advantage and maintain alignment with projects & plans (Global network, WPP network)Develop feedback loops to build in information for process change and improvements

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct guidance to a group of many project managers across the Region, including:Explanation of roles and responsibilities as project managers and expected outcomesPeriodic coachingCoordination of necessary training (i.e. innovation, project management skills) Direct guidance with the commercialization team in Technical function as they contribute to the Innovation ProcessDirect guidance with the marketing and commercial team as they contribute to the End-to-End stage gate process (Xp loop)

Role Requirement

5years of experience in Marketing/Business DevelopmentBachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Marketing or Social Sciences. MBA preferredExperience in Marketing projects is highly desirableProject Management skillsAbility to collaborate with different stakeholdersFMCG experience is an added advantage

Skills:

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