Senior Project Manager

Sharp End Partnership, Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SharpEnd is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale digital projects from concept through launch. You’ll manage timelines, budgets, and risks while coordinating with engineering, design, and clients to meet goals and deliver value.

You will drive Agile processes, facilitate planning and retrospectives, and translate business requirements into technical deliverables for cross-functional teams. This role offers growth in a fast-paced tech agency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing end-to-end digital projects in a fast-paced agency or tech environment.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end project lifecycle, from discovery and planning to execution and post-launch optimisation.

Skills

Project management

Technical understanding

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

JIRA/Confluence

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

CMS

CRM platforms

Job description

SharpEnd is seeking a Senior Project Manager (with digital experience) to join our growing team. Reporting to the Studio Lead, you’ll lead the delivery of large-scale digital projects within a fast-paced tech agency, managing complex web and software initiatives from concept to launch. You’ll bring strong stakeholder management and a deep understanding of digital development processes, balancing technical feasibility with business goals. Working closely with engineering, design, and clients, you’ll ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, while gaining mentorship and opportunities to push boundaries and accelerate your professional growth.

• Own end-to-end project lifecycle, from discovery and planning to execution and post-launch optimisation.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring smooth project execution.
• Identify, document, and mitigate risks, ensuring clear escalation processes when needed.
• Act as the bridge between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, translating business requirements into technical deliverables.
• Work closely with developers, designers, and clients to ensure alignment on project goals and feasibility.
• Drive technical scoping sessions, assisting with architecture discussions, API integrations, and system dependencies.
• Facilitate sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Manage internal and external stakeholders, providing regular updates, and setting clear expectations.
• Lead client communications, ensuring transparency on progress, blockers, and next steps.
• Partner with leadership and business teams to scope new opportunities and define technical project requirements.

Core skills

• Project Management: 5+ Years experience managing end-to-end digital projects in a fast-paced agency or tech environment.
• Technical Understanding: Familiarity with web & app development, APIs, cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure), and DevOps practices.
• Agile & Hybrid Methodologies: Expertise in Scrum, Kanban, and traditional project management approaches.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong ability to manage expectations across clients, leadership, and development teams.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot, make data-driven decisions, and pivot strategies when required.
• Tools & Platforms: Experience with JIRA, Confluence, different CMS and CRM platforms.

We also value

• You thrive in a start-up or fast-growing agency with shifting priorities.
• You love bridging the gap between business, design, and engineering teams.
• You’re passionate about technology, process optimisation, and delivering innovative digital products.
• You’re comfortable working both in person and with remote and globally distributed teams & clients.