Project Manager

London, UK

About the role

We are looking for a project manager with extensive knowledge of sport & technology to lead our strategic projects. You will be working in a dynamic team environment alongside a world-class team of entrepreneurs, technologists and clients focused on turning ClubSpark, our award-winning sport participation platform into a global leading product.

●      Lead on day-to-day project management for multiple clients, including: planning, setting objectives & deliverables, resource scheduling, distribution of development tasks, project milestone &budget monitoring.

●      Define, document and communicate detailed business requirements with internal and external stakeholders

●      Setting resourcing priorities in relation to project deliverables, maintenance tasks and operations

●      Collaborating with the Project Management team and Head of Project Management to ensure best practices are being implemented across the firm

●      Working closely with the QA Manager to ensure all new projects are fully tested, following a robust methodology

●       Conduct demonstrations of new features, the roadmap and our vision to existing and potential clients

Skills, knowledge & experience required:

·        At least 2 years digital or software project management experience

·        Experience of working on a SaaS platform, ideally in the sports sector

·        Experience of agile delivery of software projects

·        Recognised project management qualification or equivalent experience (e.g. PRINCE2, APMP, Agile certification)

·        UX or Product Design experience

·        Experience in leading teams, problem solving, progress monitoring and managing risk

·        Fully client-facing – you will be responsible for client comms around projects

·        Business analysis experience, including documentation of business requirements / user stories

·        Self-starting with ability to empower teams and colleagues to focus on achieving goals

·        Hands on – as a small, expanding, busy organisation, proactivity and willingness to get involved is vital

·        Strategic approach to planning, executing and delivering projects over the longer term

·        Product management mindset - this is vital as we continue the transition from an agency based model to a product business

·        Continuous improvement. Think beyond the brief; be willing to question decisions made by internal or external stakeholders

·        Financial management of projects

·        Previous experience of using JIRA/Confluence is desirable

Benefits:

  • Pension / Life Assurance / Cycle to work / 26 days holiday
  • Flexible working hours
  • Work from home opportunities
  • Company events & social

Please note:

This role is based at our office located in Wimbledon town centre - all our staff are temporarily working remotely from home to ensure their safety and well-being during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

The Company will not be offering migrant sponsorship for this role, therefore candidates must have valid permissions to work in UK.

Join a friendly team who value growth, effort, health and having fun!

  • No recruitment agencies please
  • Please attach a copy of your CV/Resume, covering letter and a link to your portfolio (if you have one). If you would like an informal chat about this role please email your contact details.