Digital Project Manager

Michael Page (UK); West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Digital Project Manager to lead projects in the Energy & Natural Resources sector. Responsibilities include managing AI initiatives and collaborating with technical teams. The ideal candidate has a strong background in project management, skills in data pipelines, and familiarity with cloud platforms. This role offers a competitive daily rate and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Hybrid working arrangement

Impactful projects

Qualifications

• Proven delivery in technical project management, preferably in AI or software development.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• PMP, Scrum Master, or Agile certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for Digital & AI initiatives.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to define project scopes.
• Track and report project progress to leadership.

Skills

Technical project management

Data pipelines

Machine learning workflows

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Git

Project management software

Job description

Overview

• Exposure to market leading technology programmes
• High likelihood of extension past the initial 6 months

About Our Client

The hiring company is a medium-sized organisation operating within the Energy & Natural Resources industry. It is well-regarded for its commitment to innovation and delivering impactful projects across the sector.

Job Description

• Lead end-to-end project management for Digital & AI initiatives including:
• Statistical animation tools for performance visualisation
• Development for product traceability and compliance
• Generative AI applications for internal and customer-facing solutions
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, product managers, and external partners to define project scope, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics
• Manage project plans, budgets, risks, and resources to ensure timely and high-quality delivery
• Facilitate agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and promote agile best practices
• Ensure alignment between technical teams and business stakeholders
• Track and report progress to leadership, identifying and resolving blockers proactively
• Support documentation, compliance, and integration with broader digital transformation efforts

The Successful Applicant

• Proven delivery in technical project management, preferably in AI, digital delivery, or software development environments
• Strong understanding of data pipelines, machine learning work-flows, and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Git, and project management software
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills
• PMP, Scrum Master, or Agile certifications are advantageous

What's on Offer

• Daily rate on offer of £375-400 p/d (Inside IR35)
• Initial 6 month contract
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects with the ability to scale post the initial 6 months of delivery
• Hybrid working, 2-3 days on site depending on project state

If you are a results-driven Digital Project Manager looking to contribute to the Energy & Natural Resources industry, we encourage you to apply today.