Research Manager

JAC Recruitment (UK) Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a detail-oriented Project Manager to oversee diverse projects in their London office. The successful candidate will define project scopes, manage teams, and report on progress while navigating potential risks. A Master's degree related to Project Management and 3-5 years of relevant experience, especially in climate change or sustainable development, is essential. Strong leadership and communication skills are required. Travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in climate change or sustainable development.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans and budgets.
• Lead project meetings, assign responsibilities, and monitor progress.
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Track project performance and report to stakeholders.
• Foster communication between teams.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards.

Skills

Project management proficiency

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration or related field

PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification

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.