What we're looking for

We are seeking a proactive, organised and delivery-focused Project Manager to join our growing team at Spicy Mango. This role is pivotal to planning and executing client projects across media, sports, entertainment and digital publishing, ensuring outcomes are delivered on time, to scope and within budget. You will coordinate cross functional teams, manage stakeholders with clarity, and keep projects moving with crisp communication, rigorous planning and a steady hand when priorities shift.

You will act as the central point of coordination for assigned projects, owning schedules, risks, budgets and reporting. You will create transparency for clients and internal teams, remove blockers quickly, and help us continuously improve how we deliver.

You'll need to have

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on project management experience in a technology, product or professional services environment, ideally within media, entertainment sports or digital platforms

• Demonstrable experience running projects in a B2B SaaS and or consultancy setting, from initiation through delivery and transition to service

• Strong grasp of delivery frameworks and ways of working such as Agile, Scrum and or Kanban, with the pragmatism to tailor governance to the project context

• Proven ability to manage scope, schedule and budget, including RAID management, change control and stakeholder communications

• Experience coordinating cross functional teams spanning engineering, design, data, QA and DevOps, including distributed and remote teams

• Confident client communication skills, including running stand ups, planning sessions, demos, steering meetings and project retrospectives

• Competence with common PM tooling such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office and presentation or reporting tools

• Clear written documentation skills, producing statements of work, plans, risk logs, status reports and decision records

• Calm, solutions oriented mindset with strong attention to detail and a focus on measurable outcomes

• Nice to have. Familiarity with OTT, streaming, content supply chains, sports data or adjacent domains. Understanding of basic cloud concepts in AWS or similar. Exposure to vendor management and RFPs

What you'll do

• Own end to end project delivery for a defined set of client initiatives, from discovery and planning through execution, launch and handover

• Build detailed but lightweight plans. Define scope, milestones and resourcing. Maintain a living delivery schedule and keep all stakeholders aligned

• Run effective ceremonies. Stand ups, sprint planning, reviews and retrospectives. Ensure decisions and actions are captured and followed through

• Proactively manage risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies, with clear escalation paths and timely mitigation

• Maintain tight control of scope and change. Operate a simple, transparent change process that protects timelines and budgets

• Track progress and performance. Report status, KPIs and financials with clarity. Provide early warning when variance appears and propose corrective actions

• Coordinate cross functional teams, remove blockers and facilitate collaboration between engineering, design, data, QA and operations

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients. Set expectations, communicate clearly and manage stakeholder needs throughout the lifecycle

• Prepare and run go live plans, readiness checkpoints and post launch reviews. Ensure a clean transition to service delivery or client teams

• Contribute to continuous improvement across the delivery function. Evolve playbooks, templates and ways of working

• Support pre sales activities when required. Input to estimates, delivery plans and statements of work

• Recognise that some client events require out of hours coordination. Support planned on call or late working during critical periods, aligned with our always on commitments

Why work at Spicy Mango?

We’re building something exciting, and we want passionate, empowered people to be part of it. Spicy Mango offers the flexibility, autonomy, and variety you’d expect from an SME, with the stability and impact of a trusted partner. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Fully distributed role – work from anywhere in the UK with full flexibility

• Autonomy and empowerment – take ownership, make decisions, and drive results

• Supportive and nurturing culture – work alongside collaborative and caring colleagues

• Incredible company culture – fast-paced, open-minded, and startup in spirit

• Varied client engagements – gain exposure to multiple industries and innovative projects

• Attractive salary and comprehensive package – your expertise is recognised and rewarded

• Generous pension contributions – helping you plan for the future

• Flexible working hours – we care about output, not clock-watching

• Top-tier hardware – receive an incredible suite of new tech to get started

• Company-paid mobile contract – we’ll cover your phone plan

• Media subscription of your choice – on us, whether it’s Spotify, Netflix, or similar

• Dedicated time for personal development – grow your skills and explore new ones

• Frequent social events – virtual and in-person get-togethers to stay connected

• Paid volunteer time - support your local community or charity with two days of your time every year

Come and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes a difference, and every day brings something new.

How to apply

If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape the future of digital products and technologies across media, sports, and digital publishing, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a covering note to careers@spicymango.co.uk.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submissions are encouraged.