Senior Project Manager - Contract (Outside of IR35)

Beyond Sports; Greater London; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure to Sony Sports brands

Impactful products used by major sport

Collaborative multi-disciplinary teams

London-based contract opportunity

Job summary

Beyond Sports, part of the Sony Sports family, is seeking an experienced independent Senior Project Manager to deliver a programme of complex, consumer-facing software projects across our global portfolio. The role covers websites, mobile apps, data visualisation and other sports technology solutions, with scope defined in a Statement of Work.

You will own delivery from concept to launch, coordinate Product, Design, Engineering, QA and Business Development, manage budgets and risks, and report

Qualifications

• 5+ years delivering software or digital product projects, including contract or consultancy engagements.
• Strong track record delivering web, mobile, SaaS or data-driven technology solutions.
• Confidence engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven experience running multiple complex projects in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness, including budget management, forecasting and resource planning.
• Deep experience of Agile delivery.
• Proactive problem-solving and sound decision-making.
• Clear record of identifying and mitigating delivery risk while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end delivery of agreed software projects across multiple disciplines.
• Acting as the delivery point of contact for clients and senior stakeholders on assigned projects.
• Managing project scope, timelines, budgets, risks and resource plans against the agreed objectives.
• Coordinating Design, Engineering, QA and Product contributors to achieve agile delivery.
• Translating client requirements into clear scope, functional requirements and user stories.
• Identifying opportunities to add value to client projects, based on their objectives and our capabilities.
• Recommending improvements to delivery processes and ways of working.
• Producing project reporting and managing risks, dependencies and escalations.
• Providing delivery support around live sporting events, as defined in the SOW.
• Sharing delivery best practice with the wider PM community where useful.

Skills

Delivery management

Stakeholder engagement

Agile delivery

Budget management

Risk management

Multi-project leadership

Job description

Senior Project Manager (Contract, Outside IR35)

Beyond Sports - A Sony Sports Company

Engagement: 12-month contract, outside IR35

Rate: Competitive day rate

Location: London, United Kingdom

Shape the Future of Sports Technology

At Beyond Sports, part of the Sony Sports family, we’re changing how fans experience sport through cutting-edge technology, immersive experiences and innovative digital products. From interactive visualisations and fan engagement platforms to large-scale digital experiences for some of the world’s biggest sports organisations, we’re helping redefine the future of sport.

We’re looking for an experienced independent Senior Project Manager to deliver a programme of complex, consumer-facing software projects across our global sports portfolio.

The Engagement

You’ll be engaged to take delivery ownership of defined digital projects from concept to launch, covering websites, mobile applications, data visualisation products and other sports technology solutions. Scope and deliverables will be agreed in a Statement of Work.

You’ll bring your own expertise and delivery approach, working alongside Product, Design, Engineering, QA and Business Development to achieve the agreed outcomes.

Services and Deliverables

• End‑to‑end delivery of agreed software projects across multiple disciplines
• Acting as the delivery point of contact for clients and senior stakeholders on assigned projects
• Managing project scope, timelines, budgets, risks and resource plans against the agreed objectives
• Coordinating Design, Engineering, QA and Product contributors to achieve agile delivery
• Translating client requirements into clear scope, functional requirements and user stories
• Identifying opportunities to add value to client projects, based on their objectives and our capabilities
• Recommending improvements to delivery processes and ways of working
• Producing project reporting and managing risks, dependencies and escalations
• Providing delivery support around live sporting events, as defined in the SOW
• Sharing delivery best practice with the wider PM community where useful

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years delivering software or digital product projects, ideally including contract or consultancy engagements
• Strong track record delivering web, mobile, SaaS or data-driven technology solutions
• Confidence engaging technical and non‑technical stakeholders at all levels
• Proven experience running multiple complex projects at once in fast-paced environments
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong commercial awareness, including budget management, forecasting and resource planning
• Deep experience of Agile delivery
• Proactive problem‑solving and sound decision‑making
• A clear record of identifying and mitigating delivery risk while maintaining quality

Why Work With Beyond Sports?

• Deliver innovative products used by some of the world’s leading sports organisations
• Work with a global Sony Sports business at the forefront of sports technology
• Collaborate with talented Product, Design, Engineering and Delivery teams
• See your work reach millions of sports fans worldwide

If you’re an experienced delivery specialist who wants to help shape the future of sport through technology, we’d love to hear from you.