Freelance Digital Project Manager - Outside IR35
Location: UK
Contract Type: Contract / Freelance
Rate: £300 - £400 per day
We are seeking an experienced Freelance Digital Project Manager to support our delivery team on key digital initiatives. This role is ideal for a contractor who has previously worked in a digital agency environment delivering consumer-facing digital products such as websites and mobile applications.
You will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams across design and technology. We’re looking for someone who can quickly integrate into ongoing workstreams, provide delivery leadership, and help maintain strong client relationships.
Key responsibilities
* Manage the end-to-end delivery of consumer-facing software products, working alongside a Programme Manager/Director.
* Facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) within our Scrum delivery squad.
* Establish and maintain project reporting, controls, and delivery tracking.
* Identify, elevate, and manage risks and issues.
* Act as the day-to-day primary contact for internal teams and program manager.
* Build and maintain productive relationships and support the squad through any delivery challenges.
* Own and manage project budgets, team allocation, and deliverables to ensure the engagement remains within agreed scope.
* Capture, refine, and document project requirements as needed.
What You’ll Bring
* Proven experience delivering consumer-facing digital projects end-to-end, ideally in a digital agency setting.
* Strong background managing web and/or mobile application projects.
* Hands‑on experience delivering in an Agile Scrum environment.
* Solid understanding of web and mobile technologies, API interactions, CMS workflows, and software development processes (no coding expected).
* Proficiency using Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence (or similar).
* Experience tracking team velocity, forecasting delivery, and managing scope.
* Demonstrated ability to assess and improve ways of working to enhance efficiency and product quality.
Personal Attributes
* Self-motivated, proactive, and delivery focused.
* Strong problem‑solver with a solutions‑first mindset.
* Collaborative team player who integrates well into existing squads.
* Adaptable, accountable, and comfortable stepping outside direct responsibilities when required.
* Passionate about improving processes and enabling high‑performing teams.
* Able to communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
* Familiarity or intuitive understanding of the sports fan experience is a plus.
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