Job Title: Project Manager
Job Mode: Long term contract- Inside IR35
Job Location: London, UK (Hybrid)
Salary: Open to discuss
Position Summary
We are hiring a Project Manager to join a dynamic Technology & Operations team based in London. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background, excellent communication skills, strong organisational abilities, and the drive to thrive in an evolving environment. This is a high-impact role within a global technology function, requiring someone who can manage projects with minimal oversight while contributing to broader IT strategy and process improvement initiatives.
You will be managing technical projects within a Global Information Technology portfolio. This role demands a hands-on problem solver who can manage multiple workstreams, navigate ambiguity, and collaborate closely with engineering teams. A passion for new technologies and a strong understanding of the end-user experience are key to success.
Key Responsibilities
* Proactively manage and drive projects forward, identifying blockers, securing team commitments, and ensuring delivery of high-quality outcomes.
* Champion active learning and knowledge sharing to contribute to the team’s growth.
* Apply computer science fundamentals and problem-solving techniques to offer input on technical challenges.
* Efficiently use available resources to deliver business value and improve internal productivity.
* Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences, providing clarity, transparency, and actionable updates.
* Adapt to changing environments, balancing project planning, risk mitigation, and stakeholder management.
* Demonstrate initiative and ownership by using business data to drive project direction and decisions.
* Foster transparency and collaboration by openly sharing insights, challenges, and learnings.
Requirements
* A clear understanding of project management value and experience driving company-wide goals through structured planning and execution.
* Proven ability to align project goals with organisational strategy.
* Strong financial acumen, including budget planning, forecasting, and performance tracking.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills adaptable across engineering teams and executive leadership.
* Experience building processes, selecting tools, and driving results across a tech organisation.
* Minimum 3 years’ experience as a project manager, with formal training (Agile, PMP, Prince2, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.).
* Full project lifecycle experience: requirements, planning, execution, stakeholder communication, and retrospectives.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong judgment and decision-making capabilities.
* Good foundational understanding of IT systems, including service management, infrastructure, security, networking, AV, messaging, and telephony.
* Willingness to travel (Europe) as needed, including occasional weekend work.
* Experience delivering infrastructure projects in a media, broadcast, or technology environment is a strong advantage.
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)
* Data literacy (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Power BI, R, Smartsheet, Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics, AWS Redshift/Timestream).
* Experience in production engineering.
* Knowledge of SaaS tools, endpoint management, identity governance, or content management systems