Project Manager (Ref: 190774)

Forsyth Barnes; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a consultant Project Manager to deliver a new website for an education resourcing platform. You will manage the proof of concept and the full project, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Ideal candidates have experience with CMS implementations and strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering websites with content management systems.
• Strong track record of supplier management.
• Ability to work in a lean team environment.

Responsibilities

• Successfully deliver the proof of concept and full project to completion within time and budget.
• Work with internal team and commissioned external provider.
• Manage risks and issues within the project.

Skills

Website CMS implementations

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project management

Job description

Overview

The Business Improvement Team at our consultancy are looking to hire a consultant Project Manager to support the delivery of a strategically important project. The project is looking to implement a new website for a key education resourcing platform. Whilst there is an existing website in existence, the incumbent provider is exiting the market, a new provider has been procured, and the project needs to be delivered. Following an initial proof of concept, the platform will also be developed to provide a ‘white-label’ solution to allow for future offer expansion and commercial growth.

Responsibilities

• Successfully deliver the proof of concept and, following required approvals, the delivery of the full project to completion, within time and budget.
• Work with our internal team and the commissioned external provider.
• Provide technical challenge to the provider to give assurance as to their approach.
• Work within the companys project management framework, provide regular reporting updates on project progress.
• Manage risks and issues raised within the project, manage the project budget and maintain project documentation.

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering website with CMS (content management systems) implementations (preferably within recruitment, job boards, or eCommerce platforms).
• Strong track record of supplier management – able to push back, challenge, and ensure accountability.
• Someone comfortable working in a lean team environment – sleeves rolled up, pragmatic, and delivery-focused.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills – able to manage expectations and keep business teams engaged and drive project delivery.