Senior Project Manager - 6740

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

Senior Project Manager – Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Location: Cambridge, Hybrid (40‑60% face‑to‑face)

Contract: Permanent | Hours: Full‑Time, 35 hours per week

Overview

We are looking to recruit a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of high‑quality print and digital educational resources from concept to publication. You will manage a sub‑team of project managers, ensuring projects meet schedules, budgets and quality standards while fostering a collaborative, high‑performing environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive the planning and execution of product development, ensuring that schedules, budgets and quality targets are consistently met.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and project teams, presenting robust delivery plans to senior leadership.
• Manage risks, oversee change processes, and lead communication strategies to keep projects aligned with strategic objectives.
• Guide production phase, working closely with authors, suppliers and endorsing bodies to meet stringent standards.
• Champion continuous improvement by reviewing workflows and implementing lessons learned.
• Lead and motivate a talented sub‑team of project managers.
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure value and quality in project delivery.
• Maintain exceptional communication with all stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all deliverables meet internal and external standards, including compliance with publishing processes and digital asset management requirements.
• Regularly report progress and present updates to senior leadership, highlighting achievements, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Continuously review and optimise project workflows for efficiency and effectiveness.

About You

Experienced project and team manager with a strong track record of delivering impactful educational solutions. Essential criteria:

• Proven expertise in project planning, risk management and supplier negotiation.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to motivate teams through complex projects.
• Collaborative approach to uniting diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with publishing processes and digital asset management (ePub, audio, video).
• Consistent record of delivering within deadlines and budgets, demonstrating keen attention to detail.

Desirable criteria:

• Holding formal project management qualifications (e.g., APM, PRINCE2, Agile).

Rewards and 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.

Interview Process

• First stage competency‑based interview with a second stage to be confirmed.
• Interview dates expected from 12th January 2026.

The closing date for all applications will be 4th January 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis.

Equal Opportunity

We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer committed to equality and inclusion. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible to all. We declare a sponsorship‑eligible role under the Skilled Worker visa route.

Application

Please submit your application via our official online application procedure. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support, contact our recruiter. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS.

Why Join Us

Joining us offers the opportunity to pursue your potential in a collaborative team that explores new ways to serve students, teachers and researchers worldwide. We support continuous learning, offer leadership pathways, mentorship schemes and an inclusive culture.