Project Manager (12m Fixed Term Contract)

DC Thomson; Gateshead; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology provider in Gateshead is seeking an experienced Project Manager. The role involves managing multiple projects, ensuring successful implementation, and maintaining communication with stakeholders. Successful candidates will have significant project management experience and relevant qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including career progression, healthcare, and Microsoft certifications.

Benefits

Industry competitive salary

Fully office based

Vitality Healthcare

CPD personal development

All Microsoft certifications FREE

Charity Days

Staff referral scheme

Enhanced Adoption and Maternity Leave

Free fruit

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Strong depth of experience in application project management or similar.
• Demonstrable experience of managing successful projects.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan and schedule project execution.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Coordinate project team activities and communicate status.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Project Management course or certification

Tools

Prince2

PMBOK

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Datto Autotask Software

Job description

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We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our expanding team. You will be an enthusiastic, driven individual and self-starter able to work within a collaborative team, managing multiple projects to meet client expectations.

About Synergi

Synergi is an award-winning UK technology partner, empowering organisations to thrive with technology. Recently Synergi had joined Brightsolid (a DC Thomson brand). Our practice areas Sentri, Agiliti and Unifi deliver unrivalled product and customer experience. We're perfectly positioned as an expert partner for businesses who want positive change.

Role Summary

• Job Title: Project Manager
• Location: Remote First. Office location: Gateshead
• Hours: 37.5 per week
• Contract: FTC up to 12 months*

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading cloud solutions and managed services business based in the North East.

Synergi is an award-winning technology provider working in the region and UK-wide with companies such as The AA, Highways England and Northumbrian Water.

The objective of this role is to manage medium to large sized projects through the project life cycle. Ensuring that the projects and the associated contracts are delivered in support of the products and services provided by Synergi to its clients.

This role requires close working relationships and coordination across the PMO, the different Synergi Practices and related consultants, Practice Leads, Directors and the Senior Management Team (SMT) with oversight from the Head of Projects where needed or requested.

Excellent communication and written skills are essential to be successful in this role, as well as the ability to prioritise and manage your workload in a methodical manner in order to meet customer deadlines.

This role will span our two of our three core teams - Cloud Applications and Business System (ERP).

Project Planning & Execution

• Independently plan and schedule the execution of medium to large sized projects and required resources with the support/guidance of the Head of Projects, as and when required.
• Manage the project scope, schedule, budget, and quality to ensure successful implementation of projects. Able to use various project management tools such as the RAID log.
• Assist consultant with the management of change requests.
• Create project status reports and presenting this at the external weekly meeting with the client.
• Participate in lessons learned sessions with clients.
• Assist consultants with the development of the project close‑out report.
• Coordinate project team activities.

Key Skills and Behaviours

• Able manage more complex expectations of internal/external stakeholders.
• Able to solve and provide solutions to more complex problems/issues with escalation to a more senior level if/when required.
• Stakeholder Communication
  • Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, milestones, and potential risks.
  • Facilitate effective communication between team members, ensuring collaboration and alignment on project objectives.
• Resource Management
  • Co‑ordinate with Head of Projects to allocate resources effectively, ensuring that team members have the necessary tools and support to meet project goals.
  • Identify and resolve resource constraints to maintain project momentum in collaboration with the head of projects.
• Risk & Issue Management
  • Identify project risks and issues with the support from the senior Lead Consultant and/or the Head of Projects. Assist in the development of mitigation strategies with the team.
• Quality Assurance
  • Adhere to project standards and best practices as set out by the PMO.

Education / Training

• Project Management course and/or relevant Project Management Professional qualification/certification.
• Experienced in using Prince2/PMBOK; and Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Candidate Requirements

• A strong depth of experience of application project management or similar/transferable experience.
• Demonstrable experience of managing successful projects.
• The ability to handle multiple projects at once and working under pressure with a high-volume portfolio.
• Strong ability to influence and negotiate.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Agility and flexibility.
• The ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Some commercial awareness.
• Experience working with Datto Autotask Software (optional).

Benefits

• Industry competitive salary
• Career progression
• Fully office based (Gateshead)
• Vitality Healthcare (FOC Apple Watch, Coffee, Cinema Tickets)
• One day per month immersive CPD (personal development) allocation
• All Microsoft certifications FREE!
• Shifts covering Monday - Friday 8am-4.30pm / 9:30am-6pm
• Charity Days to support causes important to you
• Staff referral scheme, (earn £500 for successful placements)
• Enhanced Adoption, Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Regular social and fundraising events
• Free fruit - get your 5 a day on us in the office!
• Free onsite parking at head office

Additional Information

This is a full‑time, FTC position, working 37.5 hours per week. The role is based in the fully remote however sporadic visits to the Synergi Office in Gateshead, United Kingdom may be required.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristics.

If you have any issues with your application, please email [e-mail]

Further information

For further information, please visit dcthomson.co.uk/vacancies

Closing date for applications

Wed, 3rd December 2025 at 16:00hrs

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once we have received suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.