Senior Project Manager

Do you enjoy helping people develop their forward-looking ideas into concrete plans for testing and well supported requests for investment? 

Do you have a proven track record of project management where stakeholder management was complex?

Location: London or Oxford (Hybrid)

About our team  

Elsevier’s Science, Technology, and Medical, Journals (STMJ) division manages an extensive collection of 2000+ journals. The central Customer Experience & Innovation (CE&I) team within STMJ are experts in key strategic and operational areas, and together with our partners across the business, we identify, analyze, and respond to the needs of researchers and clinicians. We do this by combining deep data-driven strategic insights with innovative solutions. Our test-and-learn approach results in best practices allowing STMJ to develop trusted publishing venues and provide a smooth, effective, and collaborative customer experience. 

About the role 

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Customer-Centric Innovation Center of Expertise (CoE) in CE&I, who will be responsible for managing a portfolio of projects, ensuring everything runs smoothly and aligns with project goals while maintaining a high level of detail for each project. The role will support initiatives within the CoE’s strategic focus areas, driving forward innovation to serve our customers: researchers and clinicians. The Project Manager will play a key role in executing these innovation efforts and delivering meaningful impact.

Responsibilities 

Developing comprehensive project plans, outlining timelines and key milestones from ideation to the final decision on ideas/pilots

Monitoring project progress to maintain momentum and ensure alignment with established timelines

Monitoring, analysing, and reporting on project progress, promptly identifying and addressing any challenges that may arise

Proactively flagging issues, risks, and dependencies, facilitating timely resolution and minimizing potential disruptions.

Identifying potential risks and develop mitigation plans

Effectively communicating project updates and pivotal milestones to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and engagement.

Establishing and maintain relationships with stakeholders across the business

Requirements:

Proven experience in successfully managing projects, with a strong understanding of various project management methodologies and tools. Relevant certifications, such as PRINCE2 Foundation, PMP, Scrum, or IPMA, are a plus

Experience partnering with project stakeholders to resolve issues and to mitigate project impacts

Creative problem-solver that can envision and articulate solutions to issues

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively, showcasing leadership in efficient project management

Strong interpersonal skills and a strategic approach to stakeholder engagement, enhancing overall project success.

Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills suited to the characteristics and need of the audience

Experienced in coordinating team collaboration within dynamic, deadline-oriented settings

Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to collaborative teamwork

If you are interested in the role, please apply with a cover letter and CV. 

We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. In our pursuit of excellence, we recognise the strength in varied perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the diversity of our editorial team, we encourage applications from individuals who bring unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives to the role. 

Work in a way that works for you 

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that we offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals. 

Working with us 

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed. Here, you will find an inclusive, agile, collaborative, innovative and fun environment, where everyone has a part to play. Regardless of the team you join, we promote a diverse environment with co-workers who are passionate about what they do, and how they do it. 

Working in a hybrid way from both the office and at home  

Working flexible hours - flexing the times you work in the day 

Working for you 

At Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer: 

Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days 

Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits 

Wellbeing programs 

Life assurance 

Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme 

Long service awards 

Save As You Earn share option scheme 

Travel Season ticket loan 

Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave 

Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children 

RE CARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you 

Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer 

Access to extensive learning and development resources 

Access to employee discounts via Perks at Work 

About Us 

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world. 

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