Project Manager

Twinkl Limited; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global educational publisher is seeking a Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives and manage cross-functional teams. This role requires 5+ years of experience in project management and a strong ability to navigate business strategy and technical delivery. Candidates should have a proactive mindset, experience in Agile methodologies, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in an operational or Project Manager role.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional projects.
• Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of key strategic initiatives.
• Break down complex business goals into manageable milestones.
• Identify and help to mitigate project-level risks.

Skills

Proactive problem solving

Cross-functional communication

Project management frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)

Risk mitigation

Job description

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Location: Remote (Hybrid options available)

Annual Salary: £40k - £55k per annum (Based on experience)

Hours of work:37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Twinkl is a global educational publisher dedicated to helping those who teach. It achieves this by creating and curating an extensive (>1.5 million) catalogue of resources for a diverse customer base of teachers, parents and educational institutions in over 190 countries and regions.As a fast-growing, mission-driven organisation, we are building a high-impact Strategy & Operations team and seeking a Project Manager to help us scale quickly and sustainably with confidence and conviction.

The Opportunity:

In this role,you will be the person who makes things happen.

Keep reading if you:

drive momentum in a fast-moving, high-growth environment,

are a proactive problem solver

bring structure and clarity to complex cross-functional initiatives

translate strategic goals into clear, actionable project plans,

are exceptionally organised, with a high attention to detail,

are a natural cross-functional communicator

can navigate the intersection of business strategy and technical delivery

Core Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Execution:Lead the end-to-end delivery of key strategic initiatives and special projects. You will be responsible for developing and managing comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget

Strategic Problem Solving:Break down complex business goals into manageable milestones and proactively propose solutions to ambiguous challenges

Risk Navigation:Identify and help to mitigate project-level risks and dependencies, designing contingency strategies to ensure smooth and successful delivery

Change Leadership:Assess and manage the impact of project changes on the team and wider organisation to ensure smooth adoption

Cross-Functional Orchestration:Facilitate collaboration across teams and senior stakeholders in Product, Marketing, Tech and others to ensure alignment and remove roadblocks to execution

Stakeholder Alignment:Serve as a central point of contact, providing clear and relevant updates to senior stakeholders to drive organisational alignment or decision-making

Operational Excellence:Track and report on project KPIs to ensure data-driven decision-making and identify opportunities for process optimisation

We’re looking for someone with:

Experience:5+ years experience in an operational or Project Manager role, with a track record of successfully leading complex, cross-functional projects from inception to completion

Methodology:Practical experience applying project management frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid) tailored to project needs

Technical Literacy:Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and the ability to operate confidently alongside engineering and product teams

Commercial Mindset:Ability to align project outcomes with business fundamentals and manage budgets or business cases effectively

Change Management:Experience in managing the people-side of project delivery, ensuring stakeholders are aligned, informed, and prepared for process or technical change

Communication Excellence:The ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences, from technical teams to senior leadership

Example KPIs:

Delivery Excellence:Success rate of strategic projects delivered on time, within scope, and on budget

Risk mitigation effectiveness:The percentage of high-priority project risks that are proactively identified and mitigated

Reporting Integrity:100% compliance with internal strategic reporting processes and documentation standards

Stakeholder Impact: Qualitative feedback regarding the clarity of communication and the effectiveness of cross-functional coordination