Senior Digital Project Manager
Senior Digital Project Manager
About Yellow Panther
Yellow Panther is a leading digital studio specialising in crafting high-quality websites, mobile apps, and software solutions in the sports, e-commerce and B2B industries. We combine WILD CREATIVITY and BOUNDLESS TECHNOLOGY by working with medium to large-sized businesses, helping them achieve their goals through innovative and user-centric digital experiences.
The Role
We are looking for a ‘best-in-class' Senior Project Manager to join our growing Project Management Team. The role sits within Yellow Panther’s Project team, and reports to the Head of Projects. In this role, you will lead by example, drawing on your rich experience of managing and delivering complex digital projects to the highest standards, to spearhead Yellow Panther’s most impactful and high-profile projects. Working with the Head of Projects and the wider team, you will help to own and improve standards and processes of project management across the business, ensuring Yellow Panther continues to produce the highest quality and standards of work for our client base.
Primary Responsibilities;
Work with a cross-functional team to deliver Agile and Waterfall software projects that meet both user and business goals.
Using your experience, the role avoids waste and advocates constructive collaboration with the other departments, ensuring balance between the demands of the client and wider business objectives.
Communicate with multiple stakeholders at C-Suite level to manage the delivery of projects and timelines.
Working with stakeholders and department leads to shape and prioritise product strategy, define requirements, and create and execute roadmaps.
Breakdown wider product and project vision into smaller, incremental deliverables such as tasks, epics, and user stories.
Help drive the team in meeting deadlines and adopt Agile delivery methods, with a proactive approach.
Lead ceremonies/meetings such as stand-ups, refinements, and demos.
Work closely with the Head of Strategy in discovery workshops to help clients realise their product vision.
Focus on client needs and help facilitate continuous product improvement, through post-delivery analysis.
Assist with the smooth running of the Project Management team – successful delivery, continuous improvement initiatives, and team growth (training and learning) are all considered fundamental to our success.
Work with the Head of Projects and Head of Strategy to improve and implement best practice in the project lifecycle.
Who You Are:
6+ years' experience working within Project Management at a digital company or agency.
Experienced in working with API's, data warehouses and on tech stacks, preferably within the sporting industry.
Formal qualifications e.g., Agile, Prince2
Experience in using Asana preferred, or similar experience effectively and efficiently using project management software.
Have demonstrable experience in delivering complex software projects for applications, websites, and/or portals.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adept at collaborating across diverse teams (client-facing and internal).
Experience working with medium to large-sized businesses (preferably in the Agency or Sport landscape).
You are well-organised, calm under pressure and a hands-on executor.
Are tenacious and able to push back, when necessary, internally and externally.
Benefits:
Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum DOE.
Bonus potential of 5% of your total salary based on achieving five jointly defined KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
A competitive pension scheme.
A training and development budget to help hone your skills and broaden your knowledge of the industry.
We offer a hybrid working model, with a minimum of 2 days in our offices in Leamington Spa. As such, being within travelling distance of our Leamington Spa offices is essential.
Opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects with a talented and passionate team.
Be part of a growing and dynamic agency shaping the future of digital experiences.
Yellow Panther is an equal opportunities employer.
