System Integration Project Manager

Job Description

System Integration Project Manager

Role: System Integration Project Manager

Specialism(s): MarTech, Marketing Technology, Project Management, Campaign Software, Software Integration, Vendor Management, COTS, Product Integration, Media Applications, Broadcast Media

Type: Contract (Full-Time), Daily Rate

IR35 Determination: Outside IR35

Location: London (Flexible Working)

Duration: March 2025 – January 2026 (pending further extension)

Pay Rate: £450 - £560 per day

Start: March/April 2025

Overview

CPS Group UK are delighted to be working with a leading Broadcast Media & Entertainment brand to appoint a Project Manager to manage the delivery phase of a major COTS Software Integration Programme. The organisation is seeking to acquire specific campaign management software that will enable the holistic planning of owned marketing inventory across streaming and linear platforms. The proposed new system will replace inefficient legacy linear workflows with future-facing agile tech solutions that contribute to growth.

The Project Manager will manage a project team, consisting of BAs, Architects, and 3rd Party Suppliers, and be wholly accountable for successful system integration and project completion.

The role is Mon-Fri, with an expectation of being office-based at the London HQ 2-3 days per week (ideally).

Role Requirements

1. Manage the Delivery Project (commencing with an 8-week Projection Initiation/Design Phase).
2. Provide effective Project Planning, Control, Risk/Issue/Stakeholder Management.
3. Produce a PID, Cutover Approach, and Test Approach in the Project Initiation/Design Phase.
4. Successfully implement COTS products and integrate them into the Content Management System estate.
5. The complexity of this project revolves around the system integrations.
6. The new COTS solutions will integrate into the legacy in-house content scheduling system, Data Warehouse, and other 3rd party solutions.
7. Manage the project team effectively.

Required Skills & Experience

1. A strong appreciation and understanding of media domain applications and services.
2. Demonstrable track record of working on large scale transformation projects, with multiple stakeholders.
3. Broadcast Management domain knowledge and systems.
4. Strong knowledge of MarTech/Content Management Systems.
5. Demonstrable experience of successfully spearheading complex system integration projects.
6. Experience working with Commercial off the shelf (COTS) applications and their integrations.
7. Managing internal delivery teams and 3rd party suppliers of COTS.
8. Ability to develop and run RFIs/RFPs, supplier management, and engaging procurement and legal stakeholders accordingly.

For more information or immediate consideration for this opportunity, please contact Charlie Grant at CPS Group UK on 02920 37 55 99 or email cgrant@cpsgroupuk.com.