Senior Project Manager - Jira & Risk Lead (London)

OpticoreIT Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in project management is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee critical activities and ensure project milestones are achieved in the London area. You will manage the Jira environment, coordinate with various stakeholders, and handle risk management for an important project tied to the upcoming 2026 World Cup. Ideal candidates should have a proven track record in fast-paced environments and be proficient in Jira and Confluence. The role promotes diversity and is based on-site part-time.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Project Manager in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• High proficiency in Jira, Confluence, and other collaboration tools.
• A self-starter—comfortable chasing busy senior stakeholders for updates.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the master project plan and coordinate status meetings.
• Own the Jira environment and ensure all tasks are updated.
• Proactively chase technical leads to ensure milestones are met.
• Highlight blockers and manage associated risks.

Skills

Project Management

Jira

Confluence

Communication

Risk Management

Tools

Slack

Google

Job description

A leading consultancy in project management is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee critical activities and ensure project milestones are achieved in the London area. You will manage the Jira environment, coordinate with various stakeholders, and handle risk management for an important project tied to the upcoming 2026 World Cup. Ideal candidates should have a proven track record in fast-paced environments and be proficient in Jira and Confluence. The role promotes diversity and is based on-site part-time.