Senior Digital Project Manager

ADLIB; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eCommerce services firm in the UK seeks a seasoned Project Manager to oversee project delivery in the music and entertainment sectors. This role involves close collaboration with clients and technical teams, managing all phases from initiation to closure, ensuring projects meet quality standards and timelines. Ideal candidates should have strong project management experience and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Salary in the region of £50,000 - £55,000

Private Medical Care

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Work abroad 4 weeks per year

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Training and courses budget

Personal development plan

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience, preferably in a technical, digital, or consultancy environment.
• Strong analytical skills with an understanding of the commercial aspects of web and application development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from start to finish, ensuring they meet client expectations.
• Engage with clients to understand their needs and define project scope.
• Monitor progress, manage task allocation, and communicate updates.

Skills

Project management experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Strategic mindset

Risk management

Education

PMP or PRINCE2 certification

Job description

We are recruiting for a well-established eCommerce and technology services business operating within the music and entertainment sectors. They are a dynamic, forward-thinking team that prides itself on innovative solutions and a learning-oriented environment. Due to exciting company growth, they are seeking a seasoned Project Manager to join their team.

The Project Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of projects by bridging the gap between clients, technical teams, and commercial operations. This role requires a blend of project management skills and effective communication to manage resources, timelines, and deliverables. The Project Manager will oversee the full project lifecycle from initial client engagement to project closure, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

You will collaborate closely with a team of Technical Project Managers, under the strategic guidance of the Delivery Director. You will work with large, well-known brands at the enterprise level, providing exposure within the music and entertainment industries.

What you’ll be doing

As Digital Project Manager, you will manage projects from start to finish, ensuring they meet client expectations and are delivered on time, within budget, and at a high quality. Responsibilities include engaging with clients to understand their needs, defining project scope, coordinating resources, monitoring progress, managing task allocation within sprints, and communicating updates to clients and internal stakeholders. You will also participate in PMO meetings, alerting the team to risks or overages. Additionally, you will focus on continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to refine processes, reduce technical debt, and enhance efficiency in project delivery.

What experience you’ll need

• Proven project management experience, preferably in a technical, digital, or consultancy environment.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification is required.
• Strong analytical skills with an understanding of the commercial aspects of web and application development.
• Goal-oriented with the ability to set and achieve ambitious objectives.
• Strategic mindset with curiosity about business objectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working with commercial teams to align project goals with business objectives.
• Proficiency in risk management and anticipating project challenges.
• Strong organizational skills, including prioritization and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

What you’ll get in return for your talents

• A salary in the region of £50,000 - £55,000
• Private Medical Care through Aviva
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Work abroad 4 weeks per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance – 4 x your salary
• Budget for training and courses
• Personal development plan
• In-person meetups with your manager every 6 months
• Summer team BBQ social
• Christmas Party
• Enhanced maternity leave

What next?

If this role sounds like your next career move, please contact Francesca at ADLIB today! Please note that we cannot offer sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work.