Digital Project Manager

Position: Digital Project Manager

Location: UK / Remote

Reports to: Head of Project Management

About Us

At HappyDance, we’re reshaping the HR technology space with our groundbreaking careers website platform. Our mission is to create a world where everyone loves their job. With industry-leading technology, exceptional candidate experiences, and a commitment to innovation, we’re setting new standards in employer branding. As we work towards scaling our annual recurring revenue to $20 million within the next 2-5 years, we’re searching for talented professionals to help us achieve our ambitious goals.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Digital Project Manager who thrives on organization, delivering excellence, and ensuring seamless execution of digital projects. As a skilled project manager, you’ll oversee multiple initiatives, managing budgets, timelines, and client expectations with precision. Your calm, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach will make you a key player in our team’s success.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Plan, present, and manage digital projects from initiation to delivery and beyond, ensuring budgets, timelines, and expectations are met.
• Oversee all stages of digital project lifecycles, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, UAT, and deployment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive project milestones.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and weekly WIP (Work in Progress) calls with confidence, setting clear agendas and providing effective follow-ups.
• Manage PM tools such as RISK logs, Change Request logs, and implement robust methods for handling complex projects.

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Digital Designers, Frontend/Backend Developers, and other project stakeholders.
• Ensure consistent and effective communication within the team to maintain clarity and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Actively participate in daily scrum sessions to prioritize tasks, address project issues, and ensure a seamless workflow.

Quality And Efficiency

• Tailor project management tools and techniques to suit the unique needs of each project.
• Monitor project progress, proactively identifying and resolving delays or challenges while keeping stakeholders informed.
• Effectively manage resources to maintain accurate bookings and ensure time tracking aligns with project budgets.
• Continuously seek and implement workflow optimizations that enhance efficiency without compromising quality.

Problem-Solving:

• Maintain composure under pressure, offering pragmatic and flexible solutions to challenges.
• Independently assess issues as they arise and determine appropriate resolutions or escalation when necessary.

Product Knowledge:

• Understand the importance of developing your own knowledge on the HappyDance product.
• Take part in key product meetings and attend all training sessions.

Why Join Us?

• Exciting Challenges: Work on world-class, award-winning digital projects showcased globally.
• Supportive Growth: Benefit from mentorship and development opportunities within a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a passionate team that values integrity, innovation, and inclusion.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to projects that improve lives and redefine HR technology.

What We Offer

• Competitive market-rate salary
• Bonus opportunities
• Flexible remote working arrangements
• Professional development and training opportunities
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment

The Must-Haves

What You’ll Need to Bring

• Proven experience managing digital projects, ideally within a digital agency or SaaS business.
• Strong understanding of digital project lifecycles, including design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Experience planning and executing testing and launch phases.
• Excellent adaptability to different personalities and working styles, with a pragmatic and flexible approach.
• Strong problem-solving skills, maintaining composure under pressure.
• Proficiency with tools such as Forecast App, Monday.com, and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work autonomously while building and maintaining strong team relationships.
• Exceptional communication skills to ensure alignment across all project stages. (As a remote-first company, we value a camera-on approach to foster strong collaboration.)

The Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in SaaS or technology-driven industries.
• Curiosity and eagerness to develop a deep understanding of the digital project process.

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional digital projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at HappyDance and be part of a team that’s changing the way people experience work — one successful project at a time!