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Digital Project Manager | PRINCE2 Practitioner

Ryan Rodger

Ryan Rodger
Digital Project Manager | PRINCE2 Practitioner

Ryan Rodger

Versatile Digital Project Manager with 15+ years delivering end-to-end digital projects spanning ecommerce platforms, website builds, SEO/PPC campaigns, and business change programmes. PRINCE2 Practitioner (2026) with a proven record of managing multiple concurrent projects on time and within budget, building strong client and stakeholder relationships, and translating complex requirements into clear delivery plans. Background spans agency-side account and delivery management, in-house ecommerce leadership, and running a successful independent digital consultancy serving 100s of client projects. Comfortable working across PRINCE2, Agile and hybrid methodologies.

Professional Experience

2008 - Present

Digital Project Manager & Consultant

Ulka Media - Ayr, Scotland

Operating as a digital delivery specialist across a portfolio of 100+ client projects for SMEs, new-start businesses and digital agencies – managing the full project lifecycle from requirements gathering to delivery and sign-off.

  • Managed simultaneous delivery of multiple web, branding and digital marketing projects, maintaining separate project plans, budgets and stakeholder communications for each.
  • Acted as primary client contact throughout – scoping requirements, setting expectations, managing change, and ensuring delivery to agreed timelines.
  • Delivered bespoke WordPress and WooCommerce solutions, coordinating design, development and third-party integrations to meet client objectives.
  • Sub-contracted delivery partner for digital agencies, fulfilling project briefs to agency quality standards, managing external dependencies and reporting progress to agency project leads.
  • Produced SEO, PPC and content strategy deliverables as defined project outputs, measured against agreed KPIs and reported to stakeholders.

    2024 - 2026

    Ecommerce & Digital Project Manager

    Crown Street Lighting - Ayr, Scotland

    Led end-to-end digital project delivery for an established lighting retailer, overseeing a full WooCommerce platform rebuild and ongoing digital programme.

    • Project-managed the full design, build and launch of a replacement WooCommerce site – delivering to scope, timeline and quality standards, improving site performance and customer experience.
    • Managed cross-functional delivery with internal teams and external developers, maintaining clear project plans, milestone tracking and risk management throughout.
    • Owned the product catalogue project: 100% accuracy achieved across listings, SKUs, pricing and stock levels, directly improving product discovery and reducing order errors.
    • Ran a competitive benchmarking programme, translating findings into pricing and product decisions that improved conversion rates and customer retention.
    • Delivered Google Merchant Centre and Ads implementation in partnership with a CSS agency, with full governance of ROI reporting and budget accountability.
    • Led SEO delivery programme using Google Search Console, improving organic visibility for key categories and driving measurable increases in organic traffic.
    • Established a regular audit and performance review cadence, resolving site performance gaps and minimising downtime through proactive issue management.

    2023 - 2024

    Digital Account & Delivery Manager

    Engine Room Technology - Kelty, Scotland

    Managed a portfolio of digital marketing accounts in a fast-paced agency environment, with responsibility for delivery governance and client satisfaction.

    • Oversaw multi-channel campaign delivery (SEO, PPC, Social, Email) across concurrent client accounts, primarily in the automotive sector.
    • Maintained project schedules and delivery milestones, coordinating internal teams to ensure on-time, on-brief execution.
    • Served as primary client contact, managing relationships, expectations and escalations across all assigned accounts.

    2019 to 2022

    Managing Director

    Little Play Planet Ltd - Ayr, Scotland

    ounded and delivered a children’s indoor play centre from inception to profitable exit – a high-complexity operational project launched six weeks before the Covid-19 pandemic.

    • Managed the full project lifecycle from concept through procurement, build, regulatory compliance, staffing and launch on a compressed timeline and tight budget.
    • Navigated 15 months of enforced closure, restructuring operations, managing supplier relationships and maintaining financial controls throughout.
    • Restarted operations successfully in June 2021, rebuilding revenue and leading the business to a completed sale in December 2022.
    • Held full accountability for HR, Finance, Operations, Customer Service, Procurement and Marketing throughout the lifecycle of the business.

    2016 to 2019

    Digital Project & Account Manager

    Web Age Ltd - Prestwick, Scotland

    Managed digital delivery for a portfolio of ecommerce and website clients including Rox Jewellers, Loch Fyne Oysters and Work in Style.

    • Project-managed concurrent SEO, PPC and analytics campaigns across multiple clients, coordinating internal teams and external partners to deliver on time and within budget.
    • Responsible for full client lifecycle management including pitching, onboarding, delivery, reporting and retention, achieving strong satisfaction and engagement scores.
    • Identified and developed new business opportunities within existing accounts, driving revenue growth through expanded scope and service extensions.

    2014 to 2016

    Digital Marketing Manager

    BBD Creative - Ayr, Scotland

    Led digital marketing delivery across a client portfolio spanning luxury travel, hospitality, industrial and charity sectors.

    • Managed day-to-day delivery of SEO, PPC and social media campaigns, liaising with designers, developers and clients to keep projects on track.
    • Supervised junior team members, providing guidance and quality assurance across project outputs.
    • Delivered results including first-page rankings and record monthly sales figures for client accounts.

    2006 to 2013

    Active Schools Coordinator

    SportScotland - East Ayrshire, Scotland

    Programme managed the Active Schools initiative in East Ayrshire including the planning, delivering and reporting on a multi-stakeholder community sport development programme.

    • Planned and delivered a programme of activities across schools and community settings, with defined outcomes, reporting requirements and stakeholder governance.
    • Built and managed a volunteer network of sports leaders and coaches, coordinating training, recruitment and deployment across the programme.
    • Delivered the programme’s digital presence and all marketing materials including print, digital and social media.

    Education

    1998 - 2002

    Bachelor of Technology (Hons)

    University of Glasgow - Scotland

    Class of 1997

    High School Diploma

    Mariner High School - Everett, WA

    Core Competencies

    Professional Development

    • Project Lifecycle Management
    • Stakeholder & Client Engagement
    • Budget & Resource Management
    • Risk & Issue Management (RAID)
    • Ecommerce Platform Delivery
    • Digital Transformation Projects
    • Cross-functional Team Leadership
    • Vendor & Agency Management
    • PRINCE2 · Agile · Hybrid Delivery
    • Project Coordination & Administration
    • Cross-Department Liaison (Sales, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality)
    • Reporting & Documentation (Excel, Google Sheets, CRM/ERP)
    • PRINCE2 Practioner – PeopleCert
    • Level 3 Award in First Line Management – Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM)
    • CIW Certified Master Designer – E-commerce Design Specialist
    • CIW Certified Web Design Professional – Web Design Specialist
    • CIW Certified Web Foundations Associate
    • Columba 1400 – Senior Leaders’ Leadership Academy Graduate
    • Disney Traditions – Customer Service Training Programme

    Technical Skills

    • Office & Reporting Tools: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Analytics, Search Console, Merchant Centre)
    • E-commerce & Content Management Platforms: WordPress, WooCommerce, Magento, Shopify, BigCommerce, Drupal, OpenCart, Wix
    • Digital Tools & Analytics: Google Analytics, Google Search ConsoleGoogle Ads, Bing Ads, Moz, SEMrush, Ahrefs, MailChimp, Campaign Monitor, Sprout Social, Hootsuite, ShipTheory

    Phone

    +44 7729 463357

    Ayr, Scotland

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