Project Manager

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Project Manager to drive the successful delivery of complex projects by managing technical workflows, aligning teams with client requirements, and ensuring quality outcomes. You will act as a primary liaison for clients, handling technical queries, providing updates, and resolving escalations, including scope changes or challenges.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with excellent leadership skills, able to navigate complex project environments and foster collaboration across diverse teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Own and manage Azure DevOps & JIRA boards, ensuring alignment between technical teams and client requirements

Lead and facilitate standups, retrospectives and sprint planning sessions

Work with Tech Lead to translate proposal delivery plans into measurable and monitorable delivery plans for delivery team

Assist in project resource allocation

Lead the RAID process, identifying risks and proactively working with stakeholders to resolve issues

Drive RACI updates, ensuring clarity of responsibilities across delivery teams

Act as the primary client liaison (where applicable), handling technical queries and project updates

Monitor and report on project KPIs, preparing weekly summaries to Heads / Partners, and monthly updates for Board

Review and enforce compliance with internal processes during all project phases

Ensure presentations and client deliverables meet quality standards and align with technical objectives

Contribute to developing new project management frameworks or processes

Handle escalations from clients, including technical challenges or changes in scope, providing solutions

Work with Tech Leads to optimise workflows and improve delivery timelines

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering technical projects in collaborative environments

Experience of leading cross-functional teams, including technical and non-technical staff

Experience working with public sector clients

Practical understanding of Azure DevOps and JIRA boards, workflows, and configurations

Practical understanding of RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) processes Practical knowledge of metrics and reporting tools for project performance

In-depth understanding of project lifecycle management, including planning, monitoring, and delivery

Familiarity with internal and external compliance requirements for project delivery

Familiarity with Agile frameworks, including Scrum and Kanban, for managing sprints and standups

Proven ability to lead meetings (e.g., standups, retrospectives, sprint planning) to drive alignment and action

Proven ability to handle escalations, resolve conflicts, and mitigate risks

Proven ability to review client deliverables for accuracy, quality, and alignment with objectives

Proven ability to effectively handle scope changes and technical challenges

Proven ability to anticipate issues and address them before they escal…

Proven ability to identify inefficiencies and implement strategies to improve timelines and processes

Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills

INTERVIEW PROCESS:

Stage 1: 20 min video call with a member of the hiring team

Stage 2: 90 min F2F interview incl. presentation in our London office

OUR BENEFITS:

At ADSP, we believe in rewarding talent and supporting your growth. Here’s what you can look forward to as part of our team:

Competitive compensation package including annual performance bonus

26 days of annual leave, 8 bank holidays plus your birthday off

BUPA Private Healthcare

Enhanced family leave

£1,000 annual development budget

Flexible hybrid working (2 days a week in our modern Shoreditch office)

Remote working from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks each year

Latest tech that suits your needs: high-spec Windows machine or a MacBook

Free snacks and drinks, and regular team socials

Supportive entrepreneurial environment offering a ton of autonomy and opportunity to work on a variety of projects, technologies and industries

OUR COMMITTMENT TO DEI:

At ADSP, we are committed to fostering an inclusive hiring process and believe in creating an environment where all candidates have equal opportunities to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at

Report this job