Senior Digital Project Manager

Why Netcel

Netcel is a vibrant digital product consultancy with an ambitious vision and growth strategy. We work with sector-leading companies to create personalised digital products and experiences that drive outstanding outcomes. We are experts in the Optimizely Digital Experience Platform and are recognised as one of the UK’s leading specialists.

We are proud of our collaborative, progressive and inclusive culture that nurtures talent and supports personal growth. You will be working with a team of experienced consultants, strategists, designers and technologists, where you will have the opportunity to do some of the most rewarding work of your career.

Our hybrid working model gives you flexibility and encourages a positive work-life balance – you can work remotely, or from our office in St Albans. You will be part of a friendly, open and supportive community where there is something social for everyone to enjoy.

We are a responsible and ethical business with ambitious CSR and ESG targets as well as supporting a variety of charities through fundraising and volunteering. We celebrate equality and diversity and strive to provide an environment where you can thrive and grow.

Your Role

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our highly experienced delivery team. Reporting to our Delivery Director, this role is key in our delivery team and will assist in driving transformation programmes for our clients. You will be focused on digital product delivery and will be able to demonstrate expertise in managing the re-platform and redesign of complex enterprise digital experiences.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Planning and managing our projects and programmes of work for our clients to ensure alignment with the client’s goals and strategy.
• Ensuring cross-collaboration between projects and teams and managing interdependencies between projects.
• Planning and managing delivery of individual strategic workstreams.
• Effectively managing cost, schedule and scope throughout to ensure we deliver on budget, on time, on quality and to the satisfaction of the client.
• Forming strong relationships with key stakeholders and managing stakeholder communications.
• Reporting to client and internal stakeholders.
• Working with the Resource Director to ensure resource capacity and availability.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have:

• Several years' experience within a Digital Programme/Project Management role
• The ability to confidently lead cross-functional teams, including internal and external resources and remote teams to achieve project goals.
• Demonstrable ability to plan, manage and deliver complex £1m+ workstreams (including £300k+ individual projects) on time, on budget and to the right quality standards.
• Highly competent at managing budgets and negotiating change orders
• A proven track record in project managing large and complex technical solutions, such as digital products, websites, commerce sites or apps.
• Experience working with clients in an agile delivery.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A calm and approachable manner.
• Qualifications in Project Management qualifications such as Agile or Prince2 would be desirable, though not essential.
• Experience of digital products using Digital Experience Platforms (such as Optimizely, Adobe, Acquia or similar)

What we can offer you

We want you to grow and develop and will provide you with the opportunity to make this happen. We support learning on all levels, including self-learning, insight sessions, knowledge shares, and formal training.

Alongside working hard in a supportive and collaborative culture, there's also plenty of time for being social. The main benefits and perks include:

• Hybrid working (you choose what days you WFH or from our St Albans office)
• Flexible hours (with core hours of 10am – 4pm)
• 25 days holiday increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Health Shield - health cash back plan including 24/7 doctor, counselling services, gym discounts & more
• My Perks - shopping rewards scheme offering deals and discounts from well-known brands

• Ongoing training and development
• Stylish open plan office in St Albans with excellent transport links
• Regular social events (both virtual and in-person)
• Bonuses and rewards for length of service, exams etc

D&I statement

At Netcel we encourage you think to think outside the box, we value diversity and different ways of working. It’s our mission to build a diverse and inclusive working environment and we are committed to our mission to become a climate positive workplace.