Project Manager at Pulselive, Basingstoke, £300-£400 per day (Outside IR35)

Freelance Digital Project Manager - Outside IR35

Location: UK
Contract Type: Contract / Freelance

Rate: £300 - £400 per day

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Digital Project Manager to support our delivery team on key digital initiatives. This role is ideal for a contractor who has previously worked in a digital agency environment delivering consumer-facing digital products such as websites and mobile applications.

You will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams across design and technology. We’re looking for someone who can quickly integrate into ongoing workstreams, provide delivery leadership, and help maintain strong client relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of consumer-facing software products, working alongside a Programme Manager/Director.

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  Facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) within our Scrum delivery squad.

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  Establish and maintain project reporting, controls, and delivery tracking.

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  Identify, escalate, and manage risks and issues

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  Act as the day-to-day primary contact for internal teams and program manager

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  Build and maintain productive relationships and support the squad through any delivery challenges.

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  Own and manage project budgets, team allocation, and deliverables to ensure the engagement remains within agreed scope.

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  Capture, refine, and document project requirements as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience delivering consumer-facing digital projects end-to-end, ideally in a digital agency setting.

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  Strong background managing web and/or mobile application projects.

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  Hands-on experience delivering in an Agile Scrum environment.

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  Solid understanding of web and mobile technologies, API interactions, CMS workflows, and software development processes (no coding expected).

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  Proficiency using Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence (or similar).

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  Experience tracking team velocity, forecasting delivery, and managing scope.

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  Demonstrated ability to assess and improve ways of working to enhance efficiency and product quality.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated, proactive, and delivery focused.

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  Strong problem-solver with a solutions-first mindset.

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  Collaborative team player who integrates well into existing squads.

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  Adaptable, accountable, and comfortable stepping outside direct responsibilities when required.

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  Passionate about improving processes and enabling high-performing teams.

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  Able to communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.

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  Familiarity or intuitive understanding of the sports fan experience is a plus.