Project Manager - Cape Town, South Africa - Content Lab

Description

Are you a seasoned project management professional with a passion for bringing creative content to life? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and excel at coordinating complex projects from inception to delivery? Join our team at Content Lab as a Project Manager and lead the charge in delivering exceptional dubbed content to audiences around the globe


About Us:

Content Lab is a prominent, creative hub specializing in dubbing and localization services for films, TV shows, and animations. Our commitment to quality and innovation has earned us a reputation as a go-to destination for top-notch dubbed content.

As a Project Manager with us, you'll be an integral part of a collaborative team that's dedicated to delivering immersive and culturally relevant entertainment experiences.

Job Summary:

As a Project manager you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of one or more client projects (TV show, Series, Animation).

The role requires a hands-on - high energy individual that has strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to empathize with and respond to client' needs, problem-solving skills, and the ability to function effectively in a fast-moving, rapidly changing environment.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be key, particularly with our production teams to maintain and improve on client satisfaction and meeting deadlines.

Report to:
Operations Manager


Duties and Responsibilities
What will be expected of you as a Project Manager at Content Lab:

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  Project Discussion: Join in on Operations meetings, collaborating with the Sales & Accounts department to thoroughly understand project requirements, objectives, and client expectations.

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Disseminating Project Details: Communicating project details, goals, and timelines effectively to the dubbing/production teams, ensuring everyone is aligned and informed.
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Project Planning: Developing comprehensive project plans that outline tasks, milestones, deadlines, and resource allocation.
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Project Coordination: Overseeing the seamless execution of projects, coordinating various teams and departments involvement in the dubbing process.
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Project Tracking: Monitoring project progress and ensuring that timelines are met, making adjustments as needed to keep the project on track.
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Budget Management: Managing project budgets, tracking expenses, and collaborating with Finance to ensure project costs remain within budget.
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Production Plan Oversight: Ensuring that the production plan aligns with project requirements and that the necessary resources are available.
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Resource Needs: Communicating resource needs to the Operations Manager to ensure appropriate staffing levels and allocation of talent.
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Delivery Management: Coordinating final deliveries to clients, ensuring that all components are complete and meet the required quality standards.
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Project Post Mortem: Conducting post-project assessments to evaluate successes, challenges, and areas of improvement, contributing to the ongoing refinement of project processes.

• Other duties as assigned based on client needs and expectations

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

What you'll bring:

• Atleast 3 years proven experience in project management, preferably in the entertainment industry or related field.
• Project management experience in the dubbing/language/localization industry is a strong plus.
• Experience in budget management and resource allocation.
• Proven abilities in project planning, resource and risk management
• Knowledge of technologies and interest in continuously learning new ones
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, capable of managing complex projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with clients, internal teams, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Detailoriented mindset with a commitment to quality and excellence.
• Leadership skills to guide and motivate crossfunctional teams
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Strong team player in a multicultural environment.
• Active PC user (Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Sheets, PowerPoint)
• Perseverance, proactivity, sociability, stress resistance;
• Positive mindset and cando attitude with excellent interpersonal skills
• English and Afrikaans comprehension, any additional languages is a bonus
• Diploma/ Bachelor's degree required

Position is fully office based:
We are located in Airport Industria

Office hours: 9am - 5pm (Monday - Fridays)


Job Types:
Full-time, Contract

Contract length: 6 months


Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cape Town,

Western Cape:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)


Experience:

• Project management: 3 years (preferred)

Application Deadline: 2023/09/30