Digital Project Manager

Hancock & Parsons Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Microsoft partner is seeking a Senior Digital Project Manager to oversee multiple web and mobile projects. This hybrid role requires strong expertise in project management, particularly in digital environments. The ideal candidate will have a collaborative approach, excellent communication skills, and a robust understanding of Agile methodologies. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality projects for diverse clients.

Qualifications

• Full end-to-end project management expertise required.
• Experience with various CMS and digital platforms.
• Proficiency in Agile and traditional project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver multiple digital project workstreams.
• Foster a collaborative team culture.
• Structure and communicate comprehensive project plans.

Skills

Project management expertise

Digital and technical background

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft DevOps

Jira

Job description

Are you a Senior Digital Project Manager looking for a new change of pace? A well established Microsoft partner is seeking an experienced project manager to join their team, working on a variety of different web and mobile based projects of all sizes.

This role is hybrid working, 2 days in the office per week (rest of time WFH).

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and delivering multiple digital project workstreams, such as website and app development, while ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, budget, and quality standards.
• Fostering a collaborative and positive team culture to inspire peak performance.
• Structuring and communicating comprehensive project plans to key stakeholders.
• Providing regular progress updates to clients and project stakeholders.
• Translating functional specifications into Agile stories and maintaining backlog management.
• Managing interactions with external stakeholders and suppliers to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Taking ownership of budget tracking, projections, and financial oversight

Skills & Experience:

• This role requires full end-to-end project management expertise (not focused on campaign management).
• Strong digital and technical background with experience delivering projects across various CMS and digital platforms.
• Proficiency in diverse project management methodologies, tools, and processes, including Agile.
• Ability to oversee, track, and report on project scope, timelines, deadlines, and potential risks, while effectively managing both small and large projects and programs.
• Skilled at balancing multiple work streams at different stages and understanding their impact on resource allocation.
• Experience with Scrum for project delivery is beneficial.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at various levels.
• Previous experience working in an agency environment.
• Strong team player with a collaborative approach, fostering cross-disciplinary teamwork.
• Familiarity with Microsoft DevOps and/or Jira for backlog management is advantageous.