Senior Digital Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is looking for a Senior Digital Project Manager in West Sussex to drive digital transformation. You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure project delivery, and manage budgets of £1m–£2m. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in Agile methodologies and excellent stakeholder management skills. This role offers hybrid working arrangements with 2–3 days onsite.

Benefits

Autonomy and influence in projects

Work with a dynamic digital team

Opportunity for meaningful change

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering large-scale digital projects in fast-paced environments.
• Experience managing budgets of £1m–£2m and working with third-party vendors.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in matrixed environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of digital products and services.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, Engineering, and Commercial teams.
• Track and report on project milestones, budgets, risks, and dependencies.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Agile

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Education

Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, CSM, or SAFe Agile

Job description

Senior Digital Project Manager - Digital Transformation - West Sussex

Rate: £600 - £800 (Inside of IR35)

Duration: 6-12 months

Hybrid Working: 2-3 days onsite per week

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Digital Project Manager to take full ownership of end-to-end delivery across complex digital initiatives.

You'll lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with external vendors, and play a key role in enhancing the end-to-end user journey — from booking through to check-in, boarding, and post-flight experiences.

This is a pivotal opportunity to deliver meaningful digital change in a fast-paced, Agile environment where customer experience, innovation, and strategic execution are front and centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of digital products and services across the full project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, Engineering, and Commercial teams to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.
• Manage delivery partners and suppliers, including generating SOWs and handling Change Requests.
• Maintain clear communication with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Apply Agile, Lean, and Scaled Agile (SAFe) methodologies to drive delivery excellence.
• Track and report on project milestones, budgets (£1m–£2m), risks, and dependencies.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and industry standards.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Requirements

• Proven track record in delivering large-scale digital projects in fast-paced environments.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Lean, and Scaled Agile (SAFe) delivery frameworks.
• Experience managing budgets of £1m–£2m and working with third-party vendors.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in matrixed environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience creating Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Understanding of data privacy regulations and compliance frameworks.

Desirable

• Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, CSM, or SAFe Agile.
• Background in travel, aviation, retail, or customer-facing digital platforms.
• Understanding of SDLC and web technologies.

Why Apply?

• Be part of a flagship digital transformation in the travel sector.
• Opportunity to be the first SALT contractor in a new client engagement.
• Hybrid working: 2–3 days onsite in West Sussex, remainder remote.
• Work with a passionate and dynamic digital team focused on meaningful change.
• Autonomy, influence, and the chance to make a real impact.

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