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Job Title: JR103853 Project Manager, Open Access

Organisation : Springer Nature

Location: London, UK – Hybrid Working

Advert Closing Date : Thursday 18 th September 2025

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About The Role:

As t he Project Manager (Open Access) you will play a key role in enabling the success of the OA team by supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of strategic initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will work on a variety of cross functional projects from pricing pilots to workflow improvements and policy implementation while also contributing to the broader enablement of the team through operational support, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement .

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact initiatives at the forefront of open research, while also helping to build the infrastructure and insight that empowers the OA team to deliver on its goals .

Role Responsibilities:

Project Coordination & Delivery

• Support the development and delivery of Open Access (OA) projects by collaborating with stakeholders to shape project briefs, define objectives and success metrics, and assess feasibility .

• Gather and document business requirements through interviews, workshops, and research .

• Develop and maintain documentation, timelines, and stakeholder communications .

• Track project progress, flag risks or issues, and contribute to ensuring timely , high-quality delivery .

Team Enablement & Operational Support

• Act as a key enabler for the OA team by supporting internal coordination, resource tracking, and process improvement .

• Help maintain shared team tools, trackers, and knowledge bases (e.g. policy trackers, initiative dashboards, and policy and training documentation) .

• Contribute to inbox management (e.g. OA pricing queries), triaging and responding to internal requests .

• Support the preparation of internal briefings, team updates, and leadership presentations .

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with internal teams across Publishing, Customer Services, Sales, Legal, Communications, Technology, and other departments to support coordinated and effective project execution and BAU activities (e.g. handling of internal and external policy or pricing queries) .

• Maintain clear and proactive communication throughout the project lifecycle to keep all parties informed and aligned .

Data & Process Analysis

• Collect and analyze data to evaluate project performance and identify areas for improvement .

• Help map and optimize internal workflows and identify opportunities for greater efficiency .

OA Business Understanding

• Develop a strong understanding of Springer Nature’s Open Access strategy, policies, and workflows to ensure that project work is informed by and aligned with broader business goals .

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute ideas for process improvements and efficiencies within project workflows and team operations .

• Identify recurring themes or blockers in team operations and propose solutions .

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

Essential

• Experience managing and developing (sometimes interconnected) business projects .

• Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders at various levels and on a global scale .

• Understanding of publishing workflows .

• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities .

• Confident and clear communicator, both written and verbal, comfortable working with senior and international stakeholders .

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to interpret data and document requirements clearly .

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint .

• Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively .

Desirable

• Previous experience in academic publishing or a related industry .

• Familiarity with open access publishing and the OA landscape .

• Degree or equivalent work experience .

• Formal project management training or certification (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, PMP) is desirable .

Springer Nature is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. If you consider yourself to have a disability or learning difficulty and wish to submit your application in an alternative format or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process, please get in touch either by phone on +44 (0)207 014 4020 or by email EMEACareers@springernature.com so we can make any necessary arrangements.

At Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities for everyone. We strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles.

Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion

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