Technical Digital Project Manager

Your reason for being here

We're looking for a Digital Project Manager with a top level technical understanding who thrives at the intersection of technology and people. In this role, you'll guide cross-functional teams through the delivery of digital products and platforms from websites and apps to complex integrations and media rich front-ends. You'll be the person who keeps things moving, asks the right questions, and brings clarity to complexity.

This isn't a clipboard-and-checklist kind of role. You'll need a base level technical fluency, a knack for creative problem-solving, and the confidence to communicate with everyone from developers to senior stakeholders. If you love turning ambiguity into action and get a buzz from shipping great work, we'd love to hear from you.

The way you roll

These five characteristics define the kind of person who excels in this role:

Strong Communicator

You know how to tailor your message to the audience. Whether you're briefing a development team, presenting to stakeholders, or navigating a tricky client conversation, you communicate in a timely manner with clarity, confidence, and empathy.

Creative Problem Solver

When things don't go to plan (and they won't always), you don't panic - you get creative. You find practical, resourceful solutions that keep projects on track without compromising quality.

Inquisitive Mindset

You're naturally curious. You ask "why" before jumping to "how," dig into technical detail when needed, and stay on top of emerging tools, platforms, and best practices in the digital space.

Excellent Planner

You bring structure to chaos. From detailed project plans to risk registers, you're methodical, thorough, and always thinking two steps ahead to keep delivery on time and on budget.

Team Player

You know that great digital work is a team sport. You build trust across disciplines, celebrate others' contributions, and create an environment where everyone can do their best work.

How you make it all possible

• Own the end-to-end delivery of digital projects, managing scope, timelines, budgets, and quality across the full lifecycle
• Translate business requirements into clear UX and technical briefs, user stories, and project plans that development teams can act on
• Understand agile practices and how to leverage the best outcomes from them in a fast-moving agency environment.
• Have a deep understanding of digital delivery methodologies, able to identify and adapt the approach to suit the scope and constraints of each workstream
• Identify and proactively manage risks, dependencies, and blockers - escalating early and with proposed solutions
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders, keeping everyone aligned and informed in a timely manner
• Work closely with designers, developers, QA engineers, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless collaboration
• Champion continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and refining processes with each delivery
• Manage resource planning and budget allocation across multiple concurrent projects
• Ensure all deliverables meet technical standards, accessibility requirements, and brand guidelines

What's in your toolbox

• 3-5 years' experience in digital project or product management, with a minimum of top-level technical understanding
• Understanding of the principles of web technologies (Frontend, Backend, APIs, CMS platforms) and development workflows (Version control, CI/CD, Hosting)
• Experience managing projects using agile and hybrid methodologies
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project or equivalent
• Proficiency in leveraging AI tooling to the benefit of the software development lifecycle and a continual desire to push new boundaries with AI support
• Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, and competing priorities across multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - equally comfortable in a client boardroom and a dev stand-up

Desirable

• Familiarity with UX/UI design and prototyping tools (Sketch, Figma, Lovable)
• Experience with digital analytics
• Good understanding of data privacy regulations
• Relevant certifications (e.g. PRINCE2, Certified Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Product Owner or equivalent)
• Agency-side experience delivering projects for a range of clients and sectors

Get to know us

We're one of the most unexpectedly all-round capable communications agencies that's been on the go for years - ever since our head honcho set up shop in a shed back in 1980, in fact.

Since then, we've made it our mission to make anything possible for our many and varied clients, putting our creative flair into delivering strategic communication campaigns, digital solutions, film and videos, events, exhibitions, and a whole lot more in between. We've grown a lot, but we've kept everything that made us great, back from the very day we first started out. Our global HQ and largest studios are smack bang in the middle of the UK and well worth a visit to see for yourself!

Hang on, there's more

The role will be based primarily in Hartlebury or Manchester, but there will be times when you'll need to work from our other places and undertake other related commercial duties both in the UK and overseas. Flexibility is key!

We're a friendly team. We really, really welcome anyone who wants to become part of a brilliant company. If you're passionate, with a cracking drive to deliver on our 'anything's possible' mindset, we'd love to hear from you.

DRPG is an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role, we would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

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