Digital Project Manager (Online Marketplace & Ecommerce)

 What are we looking for?


 We are looking for an experienced and technologically informed project manager who can deliver digital platform (i.e. online marketplace) projects within meticulously planned scopes, budgets and time frames.


 
Our ideal candidate has a proven track record of collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that product specifications are technically feasible, user-friendly, and aligned with our clients’ business goals. This should be complemented by technical execution skills such as familiarity with an Agile approach to software development.


 
Your eye for detail, high levels of energy and superior communication skills make you an indispensable link between our clients and our development team. You know how to manage risk and avoid bottlenecks, while driving optimal productivity (e.g. by maintaining a healthy backlog of two to three pre-planned sprints).


 



 Job Requirements:


 
Responsibilities:


 
Ownership of full project lifecycle
 
Break project scope down into executable tasks, to be assigned with time frames
 
Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress
 
Take the lead in planning meetings, ensuring milestones are met
 
Clear roadblocks
 
QA of all project deliverables
 
Manage changes to project scope, schedule and costs, including impact analysis
 
Evaluate and report on project performance
 
Manage client relationships; set and manage client expectations
 
Escalate issues timeously when necessary


 
Our expectations of you:


 
5+ years experience of managing digital projects (ideally complex products such as online marketplaces or SaaS platforms)
 
5+ years experience of working with technical teams (preferably within a web agency environment)
 
2+ years experience of working with Jira
 
Certification in Agile methodology and/or Scrum framework
 
Managed projects with a minimum budget of £500,000 per year
 
Sound understanding of website development, technologies, and testing methodology
 
Familiarity with website monitoring, performance, and analytics tools
 
Strong understanding of the customer journey and how to map out user flows
 
Proven ability to set priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within a high-volume work environment with strict time constraints
 
Proven client liaison and customer service experience
 
Ability to interpret technological requirements and communicate them to technical and non-technical customers (internal and external)
 
General skills:
  

   
Organised
   
Meticulous
   
Data-driven
   
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
   
Good troubleshooting background and problem-solving skills
   
Experience with managing remote teams
   
Ability to simplify complex workflows