Project Manager (Maternity Cover) 9 - 12 months Starting April 2026

SoCode Recruitment; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Project Manager for maternity cover, starting in April. This remote role based in Cambridgeshire requires occasional office visits. The successful candidate will manage client-facing digital projects, ensuring timely delivery while fostering strong client relationships. Key responsibilities include project planning, managing budgets, and coordinating internal teams. Ideal applicants have 3+ years of project management experience and excellent communication skills, with knowledge of tools like Jira and Confluence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project or client management.
• Experience in software development lifecycle.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator who builds trusted relationships.
• Comfortable managing deadlines and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage client-facing digital projects from planning to delivery.
• Create and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Produce clear status updates and reports for clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal teams and keep everyone aligned.
• Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and priorities.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Organizational skills

Communication

Risk management

Knowledge of Jira

Knowledge of Confluence

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Degree in science or IT-related subject

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Overview

April start. I am hiring a Project Manager (Maternity Cover) for a remote role in Cambridgeshire (UK) with occasional Cambridge Office visits. Salary: £30,000 to £50,000 DOE. April start.

Role: A Project Manager on a maternity cover basis to support the delivery of digital projects within a technology and consultancy business working across pharma, biotech, and medtech. This role suits someone who enjoys owning projects end to end, working closely with clients, and keeping delivery moving without overcomplicating things.

What you will be doing

• Managing client-facing digital projects from planning through to delivery
• Creating and maintaining project plans, timelines, and budgets
• Producing clear status updates and reports for clients and stakeholders
• Coordinating internal teams and keeping everyone aligned
• Using tools such as Jira and Confluence day to day
• Proactively managing risks, dependencies, and priorities
• Working within ISO-aligned environments (e.g. 9001, 27001)

What I am looking for

• Around 3+ years’ experience in project or client management
• Experience working across the software development lifecycle
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator who builds trusted relationships
• Comfortable managing deadlines and competing priorities
• Solid working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• A degree in a science or IT-related subject is useful, but equivalent experience is just as valuable.