Freelance Project Director

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Freelance Project Director with a minimum of 7 years' experience in running C-suite relationships and projects working on one of South Africa’s bluest of blue-chip brands. The role requires the ability to engage c-suite clients confidently, connect the dots strategically in the moment, and drive comprehensive operational output off the back of those conversations.

You will report into an experienced Business Director but will be required to be self-sufficient and drive the program outcomes intentionally and proactively. Key to this role is a strong project management and program delivery background to ensure all work is delivered in full and on time.

Responsibilities

• A PROFOUND SIMPLIFIER: Clarify and articulate fundamental root problems and bring order and clarity by distilling them down to the only possible words, in the only possible order, into one clear, compelling story.
• A CLEAR THINKER: Approach problems by looking beyond the expected places, taking lateral leaps in thinking, and ultimately solving problems in an inspiring and quicker way.
• AN INTENSE COLLABORATOR: Work closely with the team members and partners in an open-source, positive way that connects the dots consistently with everyone to bring them along on the journey.
• A FEARLESS DOER: Go all-in on getting things done, without ego and with complete ownership of tasks from the day-to-day process to a very clear plan that puts us on the front foot.

About You

In this role, you will gain experience and exposure by:

• Working alongside the Agency Founders to shape key strategic and creative outputs on one of the biggest clients in the country.
• Being involved in high-level business and communication strategy to fundamentally shift the approach to marketing long term.
• Learning from C-suite level clients at the most senior level in the organization.
• Fundamentally shifting the creative product and customer experience across the marketing eco-system.
• Connecting both the Advertising and Media Agencies within the Group to build formidable media and message synergy.