Job title: Project Manager
Job type: Permanent / FTC
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Broadcast Media, Entertainment & Media Production
Functional Expertise: Projects
Skills: Project Management Playout UAT Media Production
Salary type: Annual
Salary from: GBP £70,000.00
Salary to: GBP £80,000.00
Location: South East, UK
Job published: 10/03/2025
Job ID: 41600

Job Description

We're seeking a dynamic Project Manager to oversee medium to large-scale media projects globally for a software product manufacturer who work with major broadcasters and media entertainment companies. You'll be the driving force in project management and continuous process improvement within their Customer Success team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the primary contact for medium to large projects
  • Lead teams of engineers and produce detailed project plans and system specifications
  • Participate in pre-sales activities and attend customer meetings
  • Manage project milestones, change control, and progress reporting
  • Conduct technical configuration, UAT, training, and problem-solving
  • Ensure successful project handovers and manage project-related defects

Requirements:

  • Strong technical project management skills with a proven background in delivering large-scale projects
  • Experience with playout, multiviewer, or media systems
  • Knowledge of compressed and uncompressed IP Video streaming format
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • High commercial awareness and effective time management

Desirable:

  • Project management qualifications
  • Knowledge of cloud technologies, MAM, graphics, subtitling, XSLT, BXF, XML
  • Familiarity with Microsoft and Linux OS, and network-based systems
  • Second language is a plus

Working arrangements:

  • 2/3 days per week in East Anglia based office 
  • Up to 20% travel globally