FILLED Digital Project Manager, Multi-Channel Online Platform (ref DB6136 )

Digital Project Manager, Multi-Channel Online Platform Programme
Interim 6 months,
London N1,
Up to £400 per day,
Early Jan start
Role Summary

Our client is developing a new online platform for the UK's Creative Industries.

The aim is to create a network that will connect people, employers and service providers to help develop the talent and skills these industries need for their future success.

They require a client-side project manager with multi-channel digital delivery experience and strong 3rd party supplier management skills to mobilize and manage the design and initiation phases of this platform development, pending the appointment of a full-time Service Director.

Response Deadline: 9 am Monday December 17th
Role & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Programme Steering Group, the Digital Project Manager will be responsible for:

* mobilising the programme using appropriate project management methodologies (a combination of Prince 2 and Agile)

* providing management leadership of the development of the innovative online network.

* coordinating and managing the resources across the programme, both in house and outsourced, to ensure successful overall delivery using an appropriate risk-managed approach.

* delivery management and quality assurance of the project deliverables throughout their full lifecycle.

* helping to select, manage and hold accountable the delivery partners

* progress reporting, budget reporting and delivery assurance to the Steering Group and funding provider, and other project stakeholders as required

* transitional support to the Service Director, once appointed (anticipated Q2:2013).

Key skills and Requirements

* Digital Experience - experience of successful delivery of multi-channel online propositions with social media integrations, to time and budget

* Project Management skills - Experienced in delivering projects using Prince 2 and Agile methodologies, and qualified appropriately.

* 3rd party Supplier Management - experience of managing outsourced and partner relationships as a core element of project delivery (i.e. using Digital Agencies)

* Stakeholder Management - A track record of good relationship management with multiple internal and external stakeholders, external suppliers and technology partners, including motivation, collaboration and communication; ability to influence at a senior level.