Project and Partnership Manager

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Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and detail-oriented professional to manage client projects and partnerships in a remote capacity. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, excellent communicator, and strong project manager with a passion for cultivating relationships and seeing projects through to success.

Please note: This is a fully remote role, but candidates must be based in Cape Town.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of digital projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies, depending on client needs and project scope.

• Plan, manage, and coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and resources, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

• Maintain strong communication with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

• Facilitate sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives when working within Agile frameworks.

• Develop detailed project plans, risk assessments, and status updates for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities while maintaining and growing existing relationships.

• Act as the primary point of contact for external partners and clients, providing ongoing support and insight.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, development, QA, strategy) to deliver quality solutions on time and within budget.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in project management, partnerships, or client services (agency, tech, or digital environments preferred).

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

• Proficient in using project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Trello, Asana, Slack, Google Workspace).

• Self-motivated and able to thrive in a remote work environment.

• Must be based in Cape Town, with access to reliable internet and availability for occasional in-person meetups.