Project Manager

Michael Page (UK); Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established organization in the business services industry is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead digital projects with third-party teams. The role requires strong agile methodology expertise and excellent stakeholder management skills. This temporary position offers a competitive daily rate of up to £600 and requires three days in the office in Bracknell. Candidates with a project management certification are highly favored.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Work from office three days a week

Professional and collaborative work environment

Impactful technology projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing digital projects with third‑party development teams.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies and project management frameworks.
• Experience with digital platforms such as CRM, CMS, or mobile applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of activities involving third-party development teams.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Coordinate with external vendors and internal teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery.
• Monitor project progress and adjust plans as needed to meet objectives.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Experience managing digital projects

Familiarity with Jira, Confluence

Ability to manage multiple projects

Experience in automotive, retail, consultancy

Education

Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Excel

MSP

KeyedIn

Job description

About Our Client

This is a temporary opportunity within a well-established organisation in the business services industry. The company operates as a mid‑sized enterprise with a strong presence in the technology sector, offering a collaborative and professional working environment.

Job Description

• Lead the planning and execution of activities involving third‑party development teams.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively using company agreed tooling eg. MSP, Excel, KeyedIn, Jira
• Own/update the project team's use of Confluence
• Coordinate with external vendors and internal teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery.
• Monitor project progress and adjust plans as needed to meet objectives.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with internal standards.
• Monitor, Manage Change requests, understand impact and suggest way forward.
• Reporting - Provide status reports on progress and input into Programme/Steering board updates
• Stakeholder management - Map and manage stakeholders across impacted business units and external partners. Input into Programme RACI. Collaborate with end users and stakeholders to align project goals with business needs.
• Scope management - Ensure project goals align with business objectives and defined scope. Apply change management processes to control scope. Review project proposals to assess timelines, resources, and constraints.
• Cost management - Estimate workload based on the scope and activities defined in the Work Breakdown Structure. Monitor the budget using Earned Value Management Technique. Define actions when applicable to stay within the approved cost baseline. Update the budget and reforecast as necessary. Actively looking at ways to reduce costs with no impact to the programme.
• Schedule management - Develop project strategies, plans, and tools. Assign resources and responsibilities across project phases. Monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure timely delivery.
• Procurement management - Coordinate the procurement activities to define the Procurement Management Plan. Work with Procurement department to make the appropriate decision on vendor and/or solution. Execute Control Procurement activities to assess whether vendor is delivering according to contract terms and conditions.
• Risk management - Actively engage with HM (GO), HME, 3rd Party vendors, interface SMEs to identify, analyse, document, manage/mitigate risks to the project. Develop project strategies, plans, and tools. Assign resources and responsibilities across project phases. Monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure timely delivery.
• Communication management - Develop project strategies, plans, and tools. Input into current plan and ensure all stakeholders aligned Assign resources and responsibilities across project phases. Monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure timely delivery.
• Quality management - Develop quality assurance test plans in conjunction with Test Manager Direct quality assurance testing. Lead the effort in creative approaches to problem solving and quality deliverables supporting business needs.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Project Manager should have:

• Proven experience managing digital projects with third‑party development teams.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies and project management frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with digital platforms such as CRM, CMS, or mobile applications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Familiarity with collaborative tools like Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in automotive, retail, or consultancy sectors is a plus.
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is desirable.

Personal Qualities

• Strong leadership and decision‑making capabilities.
• Ability to build relationships and influence across all levels of the organisation.
• Clear and concise communicator, both written and verbal.
• Adaptable and resilient in the face of change.
• Passionate about delivering high‑quality digital solutions.
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.

What's on Offer

• A competitive daily rate of up to £600 a day inside IR35.
• A requirement to work from the office three days a week in Bracknell.
• A temporary role within a reputable organisation.
• Opportunity to work on impactful technology projects in the business services sector.
• A professional and collaborative work environment.

If you are a skilled Project Manager with the required expertise and are ready for your next challenge, we encourage you to apply today!