Project Manager

Secret Source; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Health Care plan

Training budget

Hybrid working

Job summary

A software development company in Leicester seeks a driven Project Manager to lead project planning and execution within an agile framework. The role requires strong leadership skills, proficiency in agile methodologies, and an ability to foster collaboration among teams. Benefits include 25 days holiday, health care plan, training budget, and hybrid working options. This is a 1-year temporary position with potential for permanence.

Qualifications

• Experience managing project timelines and delivering impactful results.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks to keep projects on track and within scope and budget.
• Highly organised, results-driven and adaptable.
• Strong leadership to build and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Ability to plan, manage timelines and use agile/lean methodologies.
• Excellent communication to manage stakeholder expectations and mitigate risks.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute projects from start to finish.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and track progress.
• Foster strong team dynamics across cross-functional teams.
• Implement and streamline processes to maintain project momentum.
• Monitor progress and address delays or risks to keep projects on track.
• Oversee the project lifecycle from initiation to completion with quality and stakeholder satisfaction.

Skills

Project management experience in the delivery of web applications

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in agile or lean methodologies

Planning and timelines

Stakeholder communication

Risk identification and mitigation

Education

Scrum master qualification

Job description

About the job

Are you a driven Project Manager with a knack for building strong teams and fostering collaboration? Do you have experience in managing project timelines and delivering impactful results? If so, we would love to hear from you. This role 1 year temporary role with the potential to become a permanent position.

Who we are

Evolved Ideas is a Leicester-based software development company working with clients across the UK and internationally. We help businesses challenge the status quo, embrace innovation, and use technology to drive lasting value and growth. As we continue to evolve, we are looking for a talented Project Manager to join our growing team.

What you’ll do

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing projects from start to finish. You’ll work within an agile framework, ensuring that timelines are met, resources are allocated efficiently, and teams stay aligned with project goals. You will manage stakeholder expectations, track progress, and adjust plans as needed to keep projects on course and deliver results within scope and budget. Your ability to drive collaboration, mitigate risks, and maintain clear communication will be key to your success.

Your day to day will include:

• Defining timelines, resources and milestones end ensuring alignment with business goals
• Leading in adopting agile and lean practices, ensuring flexibility and efficiency in delivering value while managing scope and priorities
• Fostering strong team dynamics by facilitating communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams
• Implementing and streamlining processes to maintain project momentum
• Continuously monitoring project progress and proactively addressing potential delays or risks to keep the project on track
• Overseeing the project lifecycle from initiation to completion, ensuring all phases are executed effectively, with a focus on quality and stakeholder satisfaction

What we’re looking for

• Project management experience in the delivery of web applications
• Scrum master qualification
• Highly organised individual who is results-driven and adaptable
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and motivate cross-functional teams, foster collaboration, and maintain clear communication
• Proficient in planning, managing timelines and utilising agile or lean methodologies
• Excellent communication skills to manage stakeholder expectations
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks to keep projects on track and within scope and budget

Why join us?

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays to support a healthy work-life balance
• Health Care plan to support your well-being
• Training budget to foster your professional growth and career development
• Hybrid working — with flexibility to balance home and office time
• Join a team that values collaboration, creativity, and bold ideas
• Evolved Ideas is an equal opportunities employer

To apply for this vacancy you will need to have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to hire candidates who require relocation or visa support.