Project Manager Team Lead - Cambridge

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We are currently looking for a Project Manager Team Lead to join us on 18 months fixed term contract

In this role you will be reporting to the Head of IT and you will manage a team of project managers and is a member of the wider Programme Delivery team in Technology, encompassing Project Management and Business Analysis.

The Project Management team focuses on delivering a wide range of technology projects from small to medium initiatives through to large scale or complex cross functional projects, working with business departments across the Royal Society of Chemistry and external suppliers. Working closely with the Programme Management Office (PMO), this role ensures effective resource allocation and project prioritisation across the portfolio.

You will be working under broad direction of senior stakeholders and the Technology director. In this role you will take a leading role in ensuring the quality of team output and establishing project milestones, and are responsible for the delivery of all projects delivered by the Project Management team.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead, manage and develop a team of Project Managers, including recruitment, performance management, mentoring, training opportunities, and fostering an inclusive culture of continuous improvement and best practice

• Work closely with the PMO to optimise team project allocation, resource utilisation, and portfolio prioritisation whilst ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and successful delivery of all assigned projects

• Personally manage large-scale, complex technology projects related to Digital Business Transformation, including system implementations and infrastructure projects, choosing appropriate methodologies and providing confident leadership to cross-functional teams with diverse internal stakeholders and suppliers

• Maintain accurate project plans using Monday.com, manage project budgets, timescales and quality, and ensure effective risk management, dependency coordination, and change control processes

• Apply ADKAR change management methodology across all projects to ensure successful adoption and business outcomes, whilst building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships at all levels Collaborate effectively with cross-functional support teams including UX, Testing, Cyber Security, Business Continuity, Product, Procurement, Legal and Finance to ensure seamless project delivery, regulatory compliance, and successful business outcomes Monitor progress of all projects managed by the team through regular reviews and dashboard reporting, actively identifying risks early and proposing solutions when delivery is at risk

• Provide hands-on support to team members when they encounter blockers, offering guidance, escalation support, and acting as escalation point for complex stakeholder issues, budget concerns, or scope changes Ensure consistent application of project management standards and methodologies across the team whilst allowing flexibility for individual working styles and project requirements

• Develop deep understanding of Technology department strategic direction and ensure project alignment whilst contributing to business cases and project initiation documents

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Essential

• Significant experience of project management in medium to large organisations with previous line management experience

• Demonstrable experience in successfully delivering large-scale, complex technology projects with significant business change such as multi-million pound, cross-functional digital transformation projects

• Strong experience using Monday.com for project management and working with Programme Management Offices (PMOs) on resource allocation and project prioritisation

• Experience applying ADKAR change management methodology in technology project delivery

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to influence decision making in complex situations and build effective relationships across all levels

• Broad knowledge of business systems and experience with supplier management and procurement processes

• Understanding of agile project management methodologies and when to apply different approaches

Desirable

• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent)

• ITIL certification

• Experience of managing projects in a Publishing or Membership organisation

• Programme management experience

• Agile methodology certifications

• Prosci ADKAR change management certification

• Experience leading remote or hybrid teams

Benefits

At the Royal Society of Chemistry, we promote a healthy work/life balance and flexible working options across the organisation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all employees including:

• 26 days paid holiday per annum

• 35-hour working week with flexible options, to be agreed with your line manager

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

• Paid volunteering days

• Pension plan with up to 12% employer contributions (depending upon your contribution)

This role is contractually based at our Cambridge office. However, we embrace flexibility at the RSC and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate and for Team meetings.

Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge.

At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates.

As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.

We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team at or on +44 (0) 1223 432229 and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.

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