Project Manager:

Cherry Professional; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a role based in Derby, UK. The successful candidate will oversee internal projects to enhance operations and customer experience. Requirements include 3+ years of project management experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with project management tools. The position offers a salary of £45k to £55k, full-time office-based work with hybrid options after probation.

Benefits

Fantastic Benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on project management experience.
• Track record of delivering impactful projects.
• Confident in presenting to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end delivery of key internal business projects.
• Engage with stakeholders to manage expectations.
• Deliver high-quality documentation and status updates.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Agile methodologies

Attention to detail

Education

PM certification (Prince2, PMP, AgilePM)

Tools

Monday.com

Jira

Job description

Project Manager | Derby DE21 | £45k to £55k
Full Time Office Based | Hybrid after probation
Fantastic Benefits

Are you a dynamic, results-driven professional with a passion for steering internal projects that make a real difference? In this role you will play a pivotal role in transforming operations, enhancing customer experiences, and driving scalable growth. Reporting directly to the leadership team, you will lead and deliver key business initiatives from inception to successful completion, ensuring they deliver tangible value and strategic impact. This is your chance to make a lasting impact within a collaborative and innovative environment!

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years of hands-on project management experience in a business or operations environment
• Track record of delivering internal or customer-facing projects with measurable impact
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills—including direct customer interaction
• Strong delivery mindset with attention to detail and ownership
• Skilled at defining and tracking success criteria, KPIs, and ROI
• Confident presenting project updates and reports to senior leadership
• Comfortable using project management tools (e.g. Monday.com, Jira etc)
• Familiar with Agile or hybrid delivery approaches
• PM certification (e.g. Prince2, PMP, AgilePM) is desirable but not essential

The finer elements of the role include:

• Own the end-to-end delivery of key internal business projects
• Define clear project scope, objectives, success criteria, and KPIs upfront
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders—including customers—to gather input, manage expectations, and validate outcomes
• Build and maintain detailed project plans, risk logs, and timelines
• Facilitate project meetings including kick-offs, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
• Ensure accurate, timely reporting on progress, blockers, and performance metrics to the Senior Management Team (SMT)
• Deliver high-quality documentation, including status updates, dashboards, and post-implementation reviews
• Coordinate cross-functional resources, managing priorities and dependencies
• Ensure training, handovers, and adoption plans are in place post-delivery
• Support a culture of accountability, agility, and continuous improvement

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