Project Manager

Position : Digital Project Manager

Location : Kent (1 day per week on-site, travel expenses covered)

Day rate : £350 – 450 per day (Outside IR35)

Contract days: 3 days per week |

Contract length: 3 month initial contract with vision to extend through to March

Contract : james.robinson@forsythbarnes.com

The Business Improvement Team at our consultancy are looking to hire a consultant Project Manager to support the delivery of a strategically important project. The project is looking to implement a new website for a key education resourcing platform.

Whilst there is an existing website in existence, the incumbent provider is exiting the market, a new provider has been procured, and the project needs to be delivered. Following an initial proof of concept, the platform will also be developed to provide a ‘white-label’ solution to allow for future offer expansion and commercial growth.

The Role

The Project Manager will be required to:

• Successfully deliver the proof of concept and, following required approvals, the delivery of the full project to completion, within time and budget.
• Work with our internal team and the commissioned external provider.
• Provide technical challenge to the provider to give assurance as to their approach.
• Work within the company's project management framework, provide regular reporting updates on project progress.
• Manage risks and issues raised within the project, manage the project budget and maintain project documentation.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience delivering website with CMS (Content management system) implementations (preferably within recruitment, job boards, or eCommerce platforms).
• Strong track record of supplier management – able to push back, challenge, and ensure accountability.
• Someone comfortable working in a lean team environment – sleeves rolled up, pragmatic, and delivery-focused.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills – able to manage expectations and keep business teams engaged and drive project delivery.