Project Manager (United Kingdom)

October 14, 2026

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Requirements

5+ years of experience in project management, implementation, event operations, customer delivery, client services
Desired experience implementing or supporting event technology, SaaS platforms, registration systems, event apps, networking solutions, or related digital-event products is strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
Strong client-facing communication skills, including the confidence to lead meetings, challenge unclear requirements, set expectations, and handle difficult conversations constructively
Comfortable working with event data, registration platform configuration, native integrations, imports, testing, and technical teams; experience with ETL processes, APIs, CRM systems, or third-party integrations is a strong advantage

What the job involves

As a Project Manager, you will own the successful post-sale implementation and delivery of Grip for a portfolio of event-organiser clients. You will translate the sold solution into a clear delivery plan, lead clients through platform setup and readiness, coordinate internal specialists, and ensure each event is delivered on time, within agreed scope, and to a high standard
You will be the central operational lead from project kickoff through event completion and handover. This includes guiding clients on platform configuration and best practices, managing risks and dependencies, maintaining delivery discipline, and ensuring that all teams involved are aligned on what is required for event success
This is a highly client-facing role for someone who combines strong project management discipline with practical experience in event technology, events, hospitality, or another fast-paced client-delivery environment. You will be expected to attend client events onsite regularly, represent Grip professionally, and confidently manage the realities of live event delivery
Own the end-to-end delivery lifecycle for assigned client events, from post-sale handover and kickoff through go-live, onsite delivery where required, and post-event closeout
Build and maintain clear project plans, milestones, owners, dependencies, risks, timelines, and client-facing status communications
Act as the primary operational point of contact for clients during implementation, ensuring they understand requirements, responsibilities, deadlines, and best-practice use of the Grip platform
Implement and advise clients on platform configuration, event setup, data readiness, attendee engagement, matchmaking, content, and activation strategies that support their event objectives
Lead regular client project meetings, document decisions and actions, manage follow-up, and communicate progress clearly to both clients and internal stakeholders
Manage scope against the Statement of Work, identify scope creep early, and partner with Commercial and Customer Success teams to document and manage change requests where needed
Coordinate cross-functionally with Customer Success, Solutions/Integrations, Product, Support, Engineering, Sales, and Finance to deliver successful events
Partner with technical and integration teams to ensure event data, imports, integrations, testing, and platform configuration are completed accurately and on schedule
Lead project risk management, escalate issues promptly, and drive practical resolution across client and internal teams
Conduct quality checks and readiness reviews before launch, ensuring the event experience meets client expectations and Grip delivery standards
Track project time, delivery effort, and key project metrics to help maintain operational efficiency and identify risks to delivery margin
Capture learnings from each project and contribute to improved delivery processes, templates, standards, and scalable ways of working

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