Hybrid Senior Project Leader - Education Publishing

Cambridge University Press & Assessment; Hartford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational publisher is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality print and digital resources. The role involves driving project planning, managing a team of project managers, and ensuring that all projects adhere to schedules and budgets. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a proven track record in project planning and risk management. With a hybrid working model, this role provides flexibility while working in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Group personal pension scheme

Life assurance up to 4x annual salary

Green travel schemes

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in project planning and risk management.
• Exceptional communication skills to motivate teams.
• Familiarity with publishing processes and digital asset management.

Responsibilities

• Drive planning and execution of product development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and present plans.
• Manage risks and oversee change processes.
• Guide production phase with authors and suppliers.
• Champion continuous improvement in workflows.
• Lead and motivate a talented sub-team of project managers.

Skills

Project planning

Risk management

Supplier negotiation

Exceptional communication

Team leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

A leading educational publisher is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality print and digital resources. The role involves driving project planning, managing a team of project managers, and ensuring that all projects adhere to schedules and budgets. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a proven track record in project planning and risk management. With a hybrid working model, this role provides flexibility while working in a diverse and inclusive environment.