Senior Project Manager

SQLI; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global resources

Boutique culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

SQLI UK in London is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams and drive end-to-end delivery of enterprise eCommerce initiatives. You’ll own scope, timelines and budgets while aligning with business goals and ensuring quality across design, prototype and build.

Collaborating with designers, developers, architects and QA, you’ll manage stakeholders, mitigate risks, and contribute to new business through proposals and pitches in a hybrid London work model.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex digital projects in an agency or enterprise setting.
• Deep knowledge of Agile (Scrum, Kanban), Waterfall, Hybrid methodologies.
• Strong communication & stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with enterprise eCommerce solutions such as Magento/Adobe Commerce and Shopify.
• Collaborative, hands-on problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital initiatives from concept to launch, managing scope, timelines, and resources.
• Act as a strategic bridge between clients, development teams, and leadership.
• Identify and mitigate risks using structured frameworks.
• Maintain quality across design, prototype and build.
• Optimise resources and budget delivery within scope.
• Provide trusted client advocacy and cross-team collaboration.
• Contribute to new business activities including proposals and pitches.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Budgeting

Risk management

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Tempo

Job description

We Elevate. Digitally.
SQLI is a European leader in digital transformation and customer experience, helping major international brands drive growth through technology. From strategy to implementation, we design and deliver high-performance architectures and engaging digital experiences by combining advanced technologies, proven methodologies, and deep technical expertise.

With 2,200 people across 12 countries, we’re looking for passionate individuals who share our values: Creative Spirit, Commitment, and Forward Thinking.

SQLI UK (part of the SQLI Group) is a digital commerce and services company specialising in creating exceptional digital experiences for top brands. We help clients succeed in the digital age through expertise in eCommerce, design, and technology. Our focus is on bringing brands to life with engaging, high-impact digital solutions that drive real value.

Based in Spitalfields, our London office operates on a hybrid model (~2-3 days in the office or with clients).

SQLI UK operates as a tight-knit, cross-functional team with a hands-on, tailored approach.

Join SQLI UK, a boutique agency backed by a leading global consultancy, where you’ll work on enterprise-level projects while thriving in a collaborative, agile environment. This is your chance to shape high-impact eCommerce builds, and experience design projects, working alongside technical architects, developers, designers, and quality assurance experts.

Job Description

As a Senior Project Manager, you'll lead cross-functional teams, drive end-to-end project execution, and champion delivery best practices to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions. Your strategic mindset will ensure projects stay on time, within budget, and aligned with business goals—while fostering innovation and collaboration across disciplines.

What You’ll Do

• Project Execution:Lead digital initiatives from concept to launch, managing scope, timelines, and resources.
• Stakeholder Management:Act as a strategic bridge between clients, development teams, and leadership, ensuring alignment and transparency.
• Risk & Issue Management:Proactively identify and mitigate risks using structured frameworks like risk matrices.
• Quality Assurance:Maintain technical and visual consistency across design, prototype, and build.
• Resource Management & Budget Oversight:Optimise project resources management and financials, ensuring value-driven delivery within scope.
• Client Advocacy:Serve as the trusted advisor for clients, addressing concerns with clarity and proactive technical and creative offerings.
• Cross-Team Collaboration:Work closely with designers, frontend and backend developers, architects, and QA specialists to exceed client expectations.
• New Business:Contribute to new business activities including proposal writing and pitches.

Qualifications

About You

Proven experience managing complex digital projects (e.g. eCommerce, UX, app development) in an agency or enterprise setting.

Deep knowledge of project methodologies - Agile (Scrum, Kanban), Waterfall, Hybrid, and tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence, tempo, MS Project, etc.).

Technical expertise in enterprise eCommerce solutions - e.g. Adobe Commerce/Magento, and Shopify, would be advantageous.

Strong communication & stakeholder management skills, balancing business needs with technical execution.

Experience in risk management, contingency planning, and exception handling.

A collaborative spirit with a hands-on problem-solving approach.

Why Join SQLI UK?

Work on high-profile enterprise eCommerce projects with a fast-moving, talented team.

Benefit from global resources while enjoying an agile, boutique work culture.

Unlock career growth and leadership development in a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration.

Additional Information

Company Benefits:

• The chance to be part of a growing global team
• Be part of a fun and collaborative working environment