Job Specifications
Job Title: Software Project Manager
Location: London
Languages: English and Mandarin Fluent
Employment Type: Full-Time
£50-60k + benefits
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of complex technical development programs. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Planning & Execution
Define and manage project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics.
Develop detailed project plans and schedules.
Coordinate resources and track milestones to ensure timely delivery.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Collaborate with engineering, product, design, QA, and operations teams to ensure alignment and execution.
Act as the central point of contact for all project-related communications.
Risk & Issue Management
Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and manage issues proactively.
Remove blockers and escalate concerns when necessary.
Reporting & Communication
Provide regular status updates to stakeholders and leadership.
Maintain accurate and accessible project documentation.
Process Improvement
Identify and implement improvements to project management practices.
Promote agile methodologies and support continuous improvement efforts.
Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
PMP, Agile, or Scrum certification is a plus.
Experience
3–5+ years of project management experience, ideally with technical or software development teams.
Proven experience managing full project life cycles in Agile, Scrum, or hybrid environments.
Tools & Technical Skills
Proficiency with Jira and Confluence for project tracking and documentation.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for reporting and data analysis.
Skilled in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word for stakeholder communication and documentation.
Experience with tools like Asana, Smartsheet, Slack, or Miro is a plus.
General Skills
Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing cloud-based or enterprise software development projects.
Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, or infrastructure-as-code practices.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team driving innovation.
Work on cutting-edge technology projects with real-world impact.
Thrive in a dynamic environment that values creativity, agility, and continuous learning.
About the Company
Experis is a global leader in IT professional resourcing, project solutions and managed services. As the need for IT skills accelerates, we help organisations transform their digital infrastructure, enterprise applications, cloud and cyber security. Through Experis Academy, we deliver the powerful combination of in-demand technical skills together with the soft skills that are critical for business success.
Experis is part of ManpowerGroup, a Fortune 500 Global Business and world leader in innovative workforce solutions.
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