Senior Project Manager - Contractor 6 Months

About us

Appnovation is a global, full-service digital partner that combines Strategy, Experience & Design, Engineering and Managed Services. We build digital solutions that deliver real impact today and serve as foundations for future growth. Bold ambition. Practical action. Endless possibilities.

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and technically fluent Project Manager to lead complex Web and CMS digital transformation initiatives. In this role, you will oversee the full project lifecycle—from discovery and solution design to development, launch, and post-launch optimization.

You will manage cross-functional teams including strategists, UX designers, architects, developers, and QA specialists, while serving as the primary point of contact for enterprise clients.

This is an exciting opportunity for a delivery leader who thrives in fast-paced digital environments, understands modern web architecture and CMS ecosystems, and can balance technical complexity with commercial accountability. You will report to the Delivery Director and play a key role in driving successful, scalable digital platform implementations.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise-scale Web and CMS projects (replatforming, multi-site, headless implementations)

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Manage project scope, budgets (£1M+), schedules, and overall profitability

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Facilitate discovery workshops and translate business requirements into actionable delivery plans

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Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, RAID logs, and status reporting

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Oversee resource planning, forecasting, and estimate-to-completion tracking

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Identify and mitigate risks related to integrations, content migration, and technical architecture

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Participate in pre-sales activities, including RFP responses, scoping, and SOW development

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Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities for growth and expansion

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Drive continuous improvement of project governance and delivery processes

What We’re Looking For

Must-Have

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4+ years of Project Management experience in a digital agency or consulting environment

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Proven experience delivering enterprise Web and CMS implementations (e.g., Drupal, AEM, Sitecore, headless CMS)

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Strong understanding of modern web architecture and multi-platform integrations

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Experience managing large, client-facing teams and complex project logistics

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Demonstrated financial management experience, including revenue forecasting and margin tracking

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Expertise in Agile and hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery models

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills across business and technical stakeholders

Nice-to-Have

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Business analysis or requirements management experience

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PMP, PMI-ACP, or Scrum Master certification

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Experience working with globally distributed teams

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Familiarity with marketing technology ecosystems and digital governance

Who You Are

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Commercially minded, with a strong understanding of the financial drivers of digital delivery

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Technically credible and comfortable engaging with architects and developers

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Highly organized, bringing structure and clarity to complex, multi-workstream programs

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Proactive in identifying risks and solving problems before they escalate

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Skilled at building trusted, long-term client relationships

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Continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes and delivery excellence

Thank you for your interest in a career with Appnovation Technologies! Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Appnovation, we recognize that diverse teams are the strongest teams. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is not only something that we embrace - we celebrate it! We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, lived experiences and industries to apply. Come join us at Appnovation, and learn more about how we stay true to our company values as we build better lives through better digital.

Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.