Project Manager (IT)

Staging It; Harlow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the sports technology sector seeks a Project Manager for a new role that involves leading a diverse portfolio of tech and operational projects. This position requires a versatile leader to establish governance structures and collaborate with global stakeholders while driving continuous improvement in project environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering projects across tech and operations.
• Strong planning and scheduling abilities.
• Ability to work with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project delivery across tech and operations.
• Design scalable project frameworks and governance models.
• Align strategic goals with project execution.

Skills

Project Delivery

Planning

Scheduling

Budgeting

Resource Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Continuous Improvement

Job description

Project Manager

Harlow, Essex - 5 Days a Week On-Site

Salary - £65k-77k + Discretionary Bonus & Benefits

Our client, a market-leading and rapidly expanding business in the sports technology sector, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their dynamic and innovative technology team. This is a brand-new role and a unique opportunity to shape and lead the delivery of a high-impact, fast-growing portfolio of projects.

With 20 live initiatives and 20+ more in the pipeline, the scope of work is broad and impactful-ranging from ERP manufacturing process implementation and warehouse management systems to customer lifecycle optimisation. While there is a clear emphasis on technology projects, the role also covers operational improvements, making it ideal for a well-rounded project leader.

This position plays a key role in introducing and evolving project management frameworks, establishing governance structures, and collaborating with a wide network of global stakeholders, suppliers, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of a diverse project portfolio across tech and operations
• Design and refine scalable project frameworks, governance models, and best practices
• Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements
• Build strong working relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders
• Track and report on project progress, risks, dependencies, and milestones
• Ensure alignment between strategic goals and project execution
• Champion continuous improvement in project environments and delivery culture
  
  

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering a range of projects, ideally across both tech and operations
• Strong planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource management abilities
• Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a growing, maturing project environment
• Experience working with global teams and across time zones
• Background in ERP or other enterprise-level system implementation is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of governance models and delivery frameworks
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Sector experience in retail, consumer goods, or logistics is a bonus
  
  

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