Digital Project Manager

Ember Technology; Glenrothes; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Work from home

Hybrid remote work

Job summary

Ember Technology is seeking a Digital Project Manager to lead digital projects end-to-end from conception to delivery for high-profile clients in the UK. You will guide cross-functional teams, manage scope, timelines and budgets, and maintain strong client relationships while embracing agile practices.

The role offers a hybrid working model with potential UK-wide projects and BPSS considerations. A minimum of 3 years in digital project management is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in digital project management.
• Experience managing digital projects from inception to delivery, within deadlines and budgets.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and stakeholder communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital projects from conception to completion, ensuring objectives are met.
• Manage project scope, risks, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Communication

Leadership

Change management

JIRA

Slack

MS Teams

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Time management

Technical acumen

PMP

PRINCE2

CSM

UK work authorisation

Tools

JIRA

Slack

MS Teams

Job description

At Ember Technology, we are defining the future with our cutting-edge digital projects, delivering innovative solutions to prestigious clients like HSBC, the Scottish Government, NHS, and various Local Authorities. We are actively seeking a Digital Project Manager who is ready to take on challenging projects, drive innovation, and lead our dynamic initiatives from conception to completion. It would be useful if you also had experience of working within the Digital Service Standard but not essential!

Why Choose Ember?

• Impactful Work: Your leadership will direct projects that significantly impact both the public and private sectors, making a tangible difference.
• Dynamic Growth: As Ember expands, so will your role and influence. Here, carving your path is not just encouraged—it's an integral part of the job.
• Culture & Fit: We prize individuality and adaptability, ensuring you fit well within our team while also carving out your unique impact.
• Autonomy & Ownership: Enjoy the freedom to make decisive impacts on projects, steering them according to your vision and expertise.
• Collaborative Environment: Despite our growth, we maintain a tight-knit team spirit that supports individual and collective growth.
• Minimum 3 years experience
• Project Management Expertise: Demonstrable experience in managing digital projects from inception to delivery, ensuring they meet deadlines, stay within budget, and achieve business objectives.
• Client Relationship Management: Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded.
• Technical Acumen: Solid understanding of the technologies used in the projects you manage.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with teams and stakeholders and manage client communications.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop strategic approaches to solve problems, manage project risks, and foresee potential issues before they become problems.
• Time Management: Skills in prioritising tasks and managing time effectively, especially when handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Tools Proficiency: Experience with project management tools like JIRA, and familiarity with other collaboration tools such as Slack or Microsoft Teams.
• Leadership: Experience in leading project teams and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Change Management: Skills in managing changes to project scope or direction effectively, minimising disruptions and maintaining project momentum.
• Innovative Thinking: Ability to bring creative solutions to complex problems, potentially with experience in implementing cutting‑edge technologies.
• Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical skills to evaluate vast amounts of data and business processes and make data‑driven decisions.
• Experience in Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or other iterative development processes, which are often used in digital project management.
• Certifications: Certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2, or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) which validate project management and agile practices expertise.

Benefits Of Joining Ember

• Competitive Salary: Commensurate with your experience and the significant value you bring to our team.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package, including a company pension and flexible working options that support work‑life balance.
• Flexibility and Connectivity: Benefit from our hybrid work model that allows for in‑person collaboration and remote work, ensuring you remain integral to the team dynamics regardless of your location.

Job Details

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: Company pension, Work from home

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glenrothes, KY6 2AL

Please Note:

This opportunity is exclusively for candidates based in the UK with the necessary work authorisation and you may be required to undertake BPSS screening for specific projects. We are keen to welcome direct applicants only and will not engage with agencies.