Digital Project Manager

SOZO Design Ltd; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual staff bonus

Flexible working hours

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

A collaborative digital agency in Cheltenham seeks a Digital Project Manager to oversee website projects and manage client relationships. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in project delivery, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for digital marketing. The role offers a hybrid work model with a competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £45,000 annually, plus additional benefits like a pension scheme and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of commercial experience delivering website projects.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of WordPress and Shopify websites.
• Oversee client relationships with regular communication and meetings.
• Contribute to team's evolving services and share best practices.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Attention to Detail

Cross-selling

Creative Thinking

Tools

Teamwork.com

Job description

We are looking for a Digital Project Manager to help manage our clients and deliver website projects.

Formed in 2000, SOZO is an award-winning B Corp digital agency, based in Cheltenham. SOZO has a team of 40 all who have a passion for digital marketing with specialisms ranging from branding to website design, development and digital marketing.

Our team like to push the boundaries of what is possible and are allowed to experiment and develop their talents within a collaborative environment.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a Project Manager who relishes a challenge. Someone who is passionate about the detail; achieving timings, sticking to budgets and managing the delivery of high quality website projects with a meticulous attention to detail.

You will be mainly responsible for overseeing the delivery of WordPress and Shopify websites. You will manage your own set of clients and have autonomy to advise and direct their projects. We expect you to be proactive in advising your clients and in the upselling of our other services to them.

Applicants must have at least 5 years commercial experience delivering website projects of various sizes and technical complexities across a range of market sectors.

You must be able to demonstrate how you have successfully delivered website projects on time and on budget and demonstrate knowledge of ecommerce.

This role will be hybrid, at work/remote, with a minimum two days based at our Cheltenham office (in Tivoli).

Your main responsibilities:

• Project Management of website builds


• Achieving deadlines and milestones


• Managing client relationships, including regular communication, meetings, calls, and presentations


• Liaising with internal design, development and marketing teams


• Take an active part in and contribute to our team and evolving our services


• Share initiatives, best practices and results


• Keep up to date with the latest digital marketing trends and best practices


• Cross-selling of our services to your clients


• Excellent planning, organisation and communication skills


• Ability to self-manage and keep track of multiple projects streams


• Confident communicator with excellent writing and speaking skills


• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task effectively


• Experienced in project and client management


• Personable and easy to work with


• Absolutely passionate about the internet and digital marketing


• Ability to think creatively, and identify and resolve problems


• Ideally familiar with Teamwork.com or similar project management software


• Some experience of Search Engine Marketing would be a bonus.

Key Attributes Required:

• Is proactive in planning to achieve targets and objectives, which deliver profitable outcomes


• Proactively improves the quality of service we deliver to all of our customers


• Respects the views of others and positively contributes to a learning environment that encourages excellence


• Continually asks what more could be done, willingly takes the initiative and consistently does more than is required


• Be proactive with suggestions and pre-emptive with solutions


• Receptive to feedback and asking for help when unsure

What’s it like to work for us:

Our culture and values:

At SOZO, we believe in giving our staff the freedom and space to flourish. We trust our people to work in a way that suits them, so we allow a very flexible approach which is individual to you. You can work from home or our studio in Cheltenham, and you can even work the hours to suit your lifestyle.

• B Corp accredited


• Innovative, cutting edge, forward-thinking


• High standards and great pride in our work and reputation


• Collaborative and happy to share knowledge and help each other


• Open to constructive criticism


• Positive and supportive working environment


• Environmentally friendly


• Opportunities to train and develop, go to conferences and share your knowledge with others


• Innovative, exciting and supportive environment


• Importance of work life balance


• Approachable Management Team


• We like to reward our staff generously and fairly

Up to £35,000 – 45,000 per annum, depending on experience and level. Plus pension scheme, bonus and generous holiday.

Rewards:

• A highly competitive basic salary (with potential for an annual pay rise subject to meeting performance targets).


• Annual staff bonus after a qualifying period.


• Option to work from home/remotely for 2-3 days per week.


• Spacious offices within a sought-after area of Cheltenham (Tivoli).


• A relaxed creative atmosphere.


• Collaborative culture.


• Personal development and training is encouraged.


• Yearly personal development plan.


• Christmas and summer staff parties, as well as ad hoc lunches and team socials.

If you consider yourself to be a strong candidate for this role, and are looking for the next progression in your career to develop your knowledge and skills, then we’d love to hear from you.