Research Manager

JAC Recruitment (UK) Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee various projects in their London office. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree, 3–5 years of project management experience, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include defining project scope, developing plans, and ensuring project quality. International travel may be required. This role is full-time and on-site.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in project management, preferably aligned with climate change or governmental experience.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans and budgets.
• Lead project meetings and monitor progress.
• Identify potential risks and develop strategies.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field

PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification

Tools

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Scrum methodologies

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: London Office

Reports To: Executive Director

Employment Type: Full-Time/On-site

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Project Manager to oversee and coordinate a wide variety of projects. Key responsibilities will and can include providing daily reports, managing a team of researchers/research assistants, partnering with the Assistant Project Manager, and overseeing the smooth operation of the London office. Additionally, their expertise will be instrumental in weekly client reporting, and they will actively contribute to negotiations and lobbying efforts with our partner organizations. The ideal candidate will bring both project management proficiency and demonstrated leadership in team management. Strongly recommend a background in consulting (ex: Deloitte, PWC, etc). International travel is expected with the role: potentially once to twice a month.

Key Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocation, and budgets.
• Lead project meetings, set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor progress.
• Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Track project performance, analyze metrics, and report on progress to stakeholders.
• Foster communication and collaboration between teams.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification is a plus.
• 3–5 or more years of experience in project management, preferably aligned with climate change, sustainable development and/or governmental experience.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, etc.).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with budgeting and financial reporting.
• Change management experience is a plus.