Digital Project Manager Manchester, England
Job description
WHO ARE WE?
The bigger picture: DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, TikTok, eBay, ASOS, Zoopla, Twitch, Patagonia and many, many more.
Our team of 4,000+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on five continents deliver pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. We live and breathe our 'big enough to cope, small enough to care' ethos, providing an inclusive, supportive and an exciting place to accelerate your career.
This position sits in our Manchester-based Design & Technology business unit. We primarily deliver large scale website design and build projects, combining our skills in developing future-ready technical solutions with our expertise in creating beautiful designs to help clients including Nikon, London Marathon Events and END. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional and engaging digital experiences.
JOB PURPOSE:
We are looking for a Digital Project Manager to join our Manchester office. You will drive large-scale web and mobile site projects through from initial concept to delivery.
As Digital Project Manager, you will work with a range of clients on several different projects, and must be adept at managing and building client relationships and reporting on the status of projects. You will manage the full project life-cycle, from requirements capture, through solution design, build, test and deployment. You will also manage project risks, issues and dependencies, to deliver projects on time, on budget and to high quality.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Be the key contact for clients, advising them on cost, available resource, problems and solutions;
- Liaising and updating stakeholders on the status of projects, you will track the project deliverables and match those with agreed deadlines;
- Oversee projects' financial budget, notifying stakeholders of key cost implications, changes to budget, spending and cost changes;
- Assess working methods and processes and make recommendations for improvement.
SKILLS AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
Essential:
- Previous experience project management the development of web and mobile site from initial briefing to delivery;
- Have agency experience with a passion for IT, e-commerce and digital projects;
- Adept at building effective client relationships and working with several stakeholders to deliver targets;
- Strong communication with excellent presentation, report writing and data analysis capabilities;
- Are able to work under pressure, change direction when required and work on a range of client projects at the same time.
Nice to have:
- Experienced in Agile project delivery.
WE OFFER:
- Possibilities to do what you do best and to develop your skills further with training, development and certifications
- An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies
- Flexible working: you have the choice to work from our office or remotely, and we have core working hours where you can choose your start and finish times to suit you
- Pension, free private healthcare, mental health support, and company sick pay scheme
- 25 days paid holiday with the opportunity to buy extra days
- Refreshments provided in the office all week, as well as drinks at 4pm on a Friday.
- We celebrate successes by rewarding teams when big projects go-live and honouring the year's top achievements at our annual awards ceremony
- Annual trip to the DEPT® Festival in the Netherlands: a chance to meet other people in DEPT®, see great talks from industry leaders, and have an all-expenses-paid weekend of fun!
- Global annual DEPT® Cares Day where team members can donate their time and skills to support local charities
DEPT® is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified.
At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.
Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.
We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.
Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.
