Hybrid Senior Project Leader — Education Publishing

Cambridge University Press Ltd.; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational publisher is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of print and digital educational resources. You will manage a sub-team of project managers, ensuring projects meet schedules, budgets, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in project planning and risk management, as well as the ability to motivate teams through complex projects. An inclusive culture and various rewards including annual leave, private medical insurance, and a bonus scheme are offered.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Group personal pension scheme

Life assurance up to 4× annual salary

Green travel schemes

Qualifications

• Experienced project and team manager with a strong track record of delivering impactful educational solutions.
• Proven expertise in project planning, risk management and supplier negotiation.
• Familiarity with publishing processes and digital asset management.

Responsibilities

• Drive the planning and execution of product development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and project teams.
• Manage risks and lead communication strategies.
• Guide production phase for stringent standards.
• Champion continuous improvement by reviewing workflows.

Skills

Project planning

Risk management

Supplier negotiation

Communication skills

Team motivation

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Formal project management qualifications (e.g., APM, PRINCE2, Agile)

Job description

A leading educational publisher is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of print and digital educational resources. You will manage a sub-team of project managers, ensuring projects meet schedules, budgets, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in project planning and risk management, as well as the ability to motivate teams through complex projects. An inclusive culture and various rewards including annual leave, private medical insurance, and a bonus scheme are offered.