Project Manager - AI & Digital Transformation

Artis Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus (10-15%)

Private healthcare

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

Artis Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a hybrid role in Central Bristol. You will lead a portfolio of digital transformation projects, defining scope, budgets and milestones to ensure successful outcomes while coordinating cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

The role requires strong Agile delivery experience, particularly Scrum, plus hands-on Azure DevOps usage for backlog and sprint management.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex transformation, digital or technology-led projects.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies, including Scrum.
• Experience using Azure DevOps for backlogs, sprints and reporting.
• Exposure to AI, automation or digital transformation programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple digital transformation projects.
• Define scope, plans, budgets and milestones for projects.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies and changes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and third-party suppliers.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and sprint planning.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders with clear communication.
• Produce business cases, requirements and status reports.
• Ensure smooth transition to BAU after delivery.

Job description

Project Manager required by market leading, award winning, professional services organisation based in Central Bristol on a hybrid working basis.

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 DOE + excellent benefits, including a 10-15% annual bonus, private healthcare and flexible hybrid working.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a highly respected and rapidly evolving organisation at the forefront of digital transformation, innovation and AI adoption.

Working as part of a high-performing transformation function, you will lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects designed to improve operational efficiency, modernise business processes and drive organisational change. Current initiatives include AI-enabled workflow redesign, enterprise technology implementations, financial systems transformation, workplace modernisation and people-focused change programmes.

This is an ideal opportunity for a Project Manager who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment and has a genuine interest in emerging technologies, digital innovation and the practical application of AI.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple digital, transformation and innovation projects.
• Define project scope, plans, budgets and delivery milestones, ensuring successful outcomes.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies and change requests.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and third-party suppliers to ensure effective delivery.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, support sprint planning and promote continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business, providing regular updates and clear communication.
• Produce high-quality project documentation, including business cases, requirements and status reports.
• Ensure a smooth transition into business-as-usual operations following project completion.

About you

• Proven experience delivering complex transformation, digital or technology-led projects.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies, with practical experience of Scrum and Agile ways of working.
• Experience using Azure DevOps to manage backlogs, sprint activity and project reporting.
• Exposure to AI, automation, innovation or digital transformation programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience of both Agile and traditional project management methodologies.

Desirable experience

• Experience delivering enterprise systems implementations or business transformation programmes.
• Project management qualifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, APMP or MSP.
• Experience working within a complex, matrix-managed organisation.

In return, you'll join an award-winning organisation that places innovation and collaboration at the heart of its strategy, offering excellent career progression, a flexible working environment and the opportunity to work on genuinely business-critical programmes that will shape the future of the organisation