We are looking for a project manager who has knowledge of sport and technology to lead our strategic projects. You will be working in a dynamic 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 within the sports participation market.
Key responsibilities:
● 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
● 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
● 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
Great if you also have...
● Recognised project management qualification or equal experience (e.g. PRINCE2, APMP, Agile certification)
● UX or Product Design experience
● Experience using JIRA/Confluence
Benefits include:
● Competitive salary (dependent on experience). We offer a range of great benefits including a contributory pension, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, 26 days holiday, remote flexible working options, support to help you develop. Join a friendly team who value growth, effort, well-being, health and having fun!
Further questions and/or application (resume and cover letter) to careers@clubspark.com
Please confirm salary expectations and notice commitments with your application
(Applicants may be shortlisted and contacted prior to applications closing. The Company is not offering immigration sponsorship with this role)