Junior Technical Project Manager
OUR MISSION
To become the car-changing destination of choice. By combining technology, media and deep automotive expertise, we've turned how people buy, sell, advertise and lease cars on its head.
What started as a simple reviews site is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe. Last year alone we grew over 50% with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on site, while £1.8bn of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service.
In 2024 we went big and acquired Autovia - creators of AutoExpress and Evo magazines - doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world with almost 10m subscribers and over 1.1 billion annual views, while we sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350million. And we’re a long way from done!
YOUR MISSION
We’re looking for a Junior Technical Project Manager to join our Business Innovation team. You will be the engine room of our internal platforms, helping us bridge the gap between business "pain points" and technical "solutions."
This is a hands-on role. You won’t just be managing a timeline; you’ll be learning to build apps in Retool, optimising our Salesforce environment, and ensuring our team stays on track using Asana. This is a perfect role for a process-oriented builder who wants to own the full lifecycle of internal products - making everyone around you more effective.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Asana & Project Delivery: Own the day-to-day hygiene of our project boards. You’ll ensure deadlines are clear, priorities are communicated to the business, and roadblocks are flagged early.
Hands-on Building: Work closely with our lead (Armin) to take over Retool-based projects. You’ll learn the tool inside out and eventually build your own apps to automate internal tasks.
Workflow Optimisation: Partner with the Salesforce team to identify bottlenecks. You will facilitate backlog refinement by converting ambiguous stakeholder needs into clear, actionable User Stories with defined Acceptance Criteria.
Stakeholder Communication: Act as the "Front Door" for new requests. You’ll gather requirements, document them clearly, and keep stakeholders updated on progress and impact.
Continuous Improvement: Constantly ask "Why do we do it this way?" and look for ways to use low-code tools or AI to make our colleagues' lives easier.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
1–2 years of experience in a technical or operations-heavy environment (e.g., Ops Coordinator, Junior BA, or a technical grad with strong project skills).
A "Builder" Mindset: You aren't afraid of a bit of logic. If you’ve dabbled in SQL, JavaScript, or advanced Excel formulas, you’re exactly who we’re looking for.
You prioritise action: You’d rather ship a 'good' version today than a 'perfect' one next month. Whether it’s jumping into a messy spreadsheet, fixing a broken workflow, or tackling a task that isn't in your job description, you don't wait for a manual, you figure it out.
Obsessive Organisation: You love a clean Asana/Jira board. You find satisfaction in a well-documented process.
Clear Communicator: You can explain a technical update to a non-technical person without using confusing jargon.
Tool Curiosity: You’re excited to become a power user in Salesforce, Retool, and Asana.
BONUS POINTS
Experience with SQL or JavaScript.
Prior exposure to Salesforce (even as a user).
A portfolio of "things you've built" (even if it’s just a complex automation in Zapier or a personal Notion workspace).
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Introductory call with our Talent team
Hiring Manager Interview
Case Study Interview
Values Interview
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Competitive comp package
28 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 with length of service, plus extras for house moves, weddings and more!
Employee-friendly share options
Pension scheme via Royal London - up to 5% company contribution
Vitality private healthcare insurance
Life Assurance - 4x annual salary
Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner
Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave including up to 20 weeks' full pay maternity and shared parental leave, and 8 weeks' full partner pay, as well as fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies
Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees for little ones
'Work from abroad for a month' annual scheme
Generous learning and development budget
£500 home office budget
Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally.