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Project Manager - Contract (10 weeks)

PROJECT MANAGER (Contract Role)

1st Dec for 10 weeks - 50% capacity across the week (won't be required full time everyday)
Outside IR35

THE TEAM

We are looking for an experienced and delivery-focused freelance project manager to join us from 1st Dec for 10 weeks.

ustwo is a company driven by a strong inclusive culture and a passion for working in teams. We have high ambitions to create digital products that will make a meaningful difference to people’s daily lives.

So, if you have plenty of experience with supporting teams of up to 10, delight in building cohesive well-functioning teams and want to be part of a collaborative and dynamic culture that puts people in the centre, then we'd love to hear from you.

WHAT WE OFFER

You will work in a highly collaborative environment with a talented cross-discipline team all united in their vision to create products that really matter. That also means you won't be stuck working on marketing websites or advertising campaigns.

We're working with a global manufacturer of computer peripherals and software to design and define a brand vision for a new online community platform for social gamers—with a particular focus on diverse and marginalized groups.

You'll work to support a team of designers, writers, and specialists, to design a category-defining solution for both brand and product experience—while collaborating closely with our product design team who are creating and building an experience that provides a solid platform for change.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the team to ensure the project is delivered on-time, within scope and budget
• Create and maintain project management documentation and track progress (project plan, risk log, progress report, budget tracker, etc.)
• Anticipate project challenges/blockers ahead of time
• Focus on and prioritise the team needs and project requirements to ensure successful completion of deliverables
• Collaborate and coordinate with internal as well as client teams to ensure seamless execution of project
• Communicate clearly and concisely in both written and spoken contexts.
• Organising logistics for user testing and user research

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• 4+ years project management experience in an agency environment (preferably digital)
• Excellent client-facing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with product/innovation discovery processes
• Familiarity with Agile product development, and Agile ceremonies

Skill sets:

• Stakeholder Relationships - You proactively keep your clients and stakeholders informed. You’re able to cultivate and grow meaningful relationships with clients and stakeholders, encourage engagement, and alignment of expectations.
• Detailed Oriented - You are detail oriented and well organised in tracking activities, timelines and budgets.
• Commercial Acumen - You have a strong understanding of the commercial aspect of a client service business and feel comfortable managing budgets.
• Role-Modeling - You are aligned with the ustwo values and role-model what you stand for and look to foster the same within your teams.
• Self-driven - You are self-motivated and proactive in identifying and addressing challenges. But you’re also comfortable raising your hand when you need help.
• Comfortable with fast-paced environment - You are comfortable with working under uncertainty and in a fast paced environment.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT USTWO

https://www.ustwo.com/about-us/