Project Manager

Frontiers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research publishing company in the UK is seeking a Project Manager to join their Change and Transformation team. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of project management experience and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include leading projects, managing multi-functional teams, and ensuring project adherence to established processes. The role offers a collaborative environment with numerous benefits, such as additional wellbeing days and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Wellbeing days

Access to learning platforms

Employee assistance plan

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of Project Management experience required.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies needed.
• Experience working with OKRs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Change and Transformation projects.
• Manage multi-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Identify risks and manage project financial control.

Skills

Project Management experience

Process Management methodologies knowledge

Fluent communication in English

Organizational skills

Education

Project Management qualification (Prince2, PMI)

Job description

Who we are

We are on a mission to make all science open, enabling the research community to develop the solutions we all need to live healthy lives on a healthy planet.

Frontiers is one of the world’s largest and most impactful research publishers, dedicated to making peer-reviewed, quality-certified science openly accessible. Our articles have been viewed 4 billion times, reflecting the power of research that is open for all.

Follow the links below to learn more about our work.

www.frontiersin.org/about/annual-reports

www.youtube.com/watch?v=87ejFfnQzko

What we can offer you

At Frontiers, our working model for new roles includes a balanced approach that fosters collaboration through regular engagement at our office hubs in key locations. While we value flexibility, we also believe that shared in-person time strengthens team culture, trust, and productivity.

We provide a range of benefits across our global locations, including but not limited to:

• 4 additional wellbeing days in addition to existing annual leave allowance
• Access to learning platforms and dedicated learning & development time
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, including free online yoga classes and an employee assistance plan
• Employees can dedicate three days each year to volunteer
• Additional benefits depending on your location (e.g. pension plan and private medical care)

The Role

The Change and Transformation team play a key part in the delivery of Frontiers Strategic projects by working closely with other parts of Technology and Professional Services (i.e. Publishing, Marketing, Business Intelligence and Data Analytics) to identify operational requirements, plan, prioritise and deliver digital and/or process solutions for internal and external stakeholders.

We are looking for a Project Manager who is passionate about operational excellence to join our team. If you are self-motivated, results driven, adaptable and thrive working in a fast-paced environment then we would love to hear from you.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing multi-functional teams, across various levels of seniority, ensuring project adherence to established processes, and driving project success.

The Project Manager role reports to the Senior Project Manager within the Change and Transformation team.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the definition and delivery of Change and Transformation projects.
• Management of all assigned projects of varying complexity.
• Undertake matrix management of project team members involved in the delivery of the project by taking an active role in facilitating, negotiating and influencing both internal and external project stakeholders and managing their expectations, building sustainable relationships and developing networks.
• Scoping and development of project artefacts from inception to conception, e.g. Business Case, Project Plan, and Closure report.
• Ensure accountability and contribute to effective governance and planning.
• Assist with the management and delivery of benefits outlined in the original business case.
• Identify risks, document and assess impact, including action mitigation.
• Manage status reporting for projects.
• Manage project financial control for projects (where relevant).

About You

• 1–2 years of Project Management experience.
• Project Management qualification (such as Prince2, PMI or similar).
• Process Management methodologies knowledge (such as Lean Six Sigma or others). Certification will be considered a plus.
• Proven experience in Project and Process Management.
• Proven experience working with OKRs.
• Proven experience in matrix management and solution delivery in a dynamic environment.
• Fluent communication in written and spoken English, with excellent presentation skills.
• Experience in coordinating large teams remotely.
• A strong interest in project management delivery methodology and a desire to develop an expertise in this area.
• Strong organizational skill with demonstrated experience in planning and delivering projects within timeframes.
• Effective approach to problem solving with experience translating policy or strategy into change.
• A ‘can do’ attitude and an ability to remain positive and constructive even in a challenging environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work with and influence stakeholders at all levels within the organization.
• Strong team player with a focus on effective management of team members and peers.

To apply

Please submit your CV and Cover Letter.

Apply now

Please click the 'apply' button on this page and submit your application in English.

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Equal opportunity statement

Frontiers actively embraces diversity and is a safe and welcoming workplace. Recruitment is free from discrimination – including based on race, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. With employees from more than 50 different nations, our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives.