Project Manager

Who We Are: We’re an interdisciplinary team made up of strategists, designers, engineers and product managers based in London, Delhi, Geneva and Lisbon. Our mission is to help create a world where new digital ideas transform lives, which means working here gives you the opportunity to solve leading digital problems, build your portfolio with amazing projects and brands and work with the most innovative technologies.

As a certified B Corporation, honesty and trust are key foundations at Studio Graphene. We believe in using technology as a force for good and through our work, create a positive impact on the world. We are ISO 9001 and 27001 certified, which demonstrates our commitment to delivering services of the highest quality and maintaining the utmost standards of information security for our clients.

Our culture is supportive, open and collaborative which has led us to proudly earn a Great Place to Work certification across all our global studios, spanning the UK, Portugal and India. This certification underscores our commitment to nurturing an exceptional workplace culture. We offer great benefits, competitive pay and a chance to make a difference in your career.

What You Will Do: As Project Manager at Studio Graphene, you’ll be responsible for coordinating our projects, teams and processes. You’ll ensure that all projects are delivered on time and within scope and budget. As an experienced Project Manager, you’ll have proven experience and the ability to lead project teams of all sizes.

• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Assist in defining project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Drive AI-native project management strategy across planning, delivery, reporting, and team workflows.
• Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress.
• Manage and coordinate the work of the project team, including developers, designers, and QA.
• Manage the work allocated to the delivery team (creation of JIRA tickets, assignment of tasks, and ensuring JIRA boards are up-to-date and accurate).
• Facilitate daily project stand-ups and other meetings with all relevant team members.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage project scope, schedule, and cost changes.
• Measure performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques.
• Report and escalate to management as needed.
• Keep stakeholders, including clients and management, informed of project progress via weekly status reports and address any issues that arise.
• Perform risk management to minimise potential risks, including developing contingency plans.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps to document needs.
• Develop extensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as internal team members.
• Use and continually develop leadership skills.
• Continuously learn and stay up-to-date with the latest industry developments and best practices.

Experience: At least 5-8 years of relevant experience in project management. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field. Ability to lead project teams of various sizes and see them through to completion. Strong understanding of formal project management methodologies. Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills. Solid organisational skills, including attention to detail, problem-solving, critical thinking, risk management, and multitasking. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Jira, Confluence, and other project management software tools. Experience in breaking down stories and scope, detailing out stories, and writing acceptance criteria. Strong analytical and negotiation skills. Experience with project management software tools. Ability to complete projects in a timely manner.

What We Offer: The opportunity to real impact on the company's growth and evolution. Work for a company with global offices and the opportunity to travel and meet your colleagues. Work on a wide variety of tasks that are often ground up builds. Dynamic and fun working environment - we run numerous brown bag sessions, bug finding days and after-work social events. We take care of you and offer multiple perks, including special days off for health & wellness. We support you with our sponsored learning & development program.

Studio Graphene is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that differences enable us to be a better team that makes more reasonable decisions, drives innovation, and delivers good business results.