Project Manager - Product Innovation

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Our client, one of the most successful global academic publishers, is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the launch of new products and collections. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end delivery using Agile methodologies, ensuring projects are completed on time and to a high standard.

The ideal candidate will have strong project management expertise, experience with Agile frameworks, and the ability to lead teams through complex projects while fostering collaboration and innovation. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a leading academic publisher and play a key role in the successful delivery of high-quality learning products.

Industry Academic Publishing

Function Product Innovation Project Management

Duration Full Time

Type Permanent

Start Date ASAP

Project Manager: Key responsibilities

• Deliver of new products, collections and top-ups on time and to a high standard using Agile methodologies
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement by finding opportunities to enhance processes, methodologies and team collaboration while guiding the team through the related improvements
• Carry new products and collections through to business as usual and handing over all relevant information to associated teams
• Define and measure efficiencies so that we can clearly demonstrate increasingly efficient launches
• Lead our launch communication and information enhancements, making launch comms more streamlined, efficient and available for all relevant stakeholders
• Coordinate with launches Product Manager and stream lead, as well as the Editorial, Marketing and Production personnel for the product, and also the SCRUM development team.

Project Manager: Skills/experience

• Proven experience in project management, Agile methodologies (knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, etc.) or business analysis
• An understanding of the concept of change management
• Experience in continuous improvement methods such as Lean
• In-depth understanding and hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, project management frameworks and tools (esp. JIRA and Confluence)
• Strong business analysis skills with the ability to gather, analyse and document requirements from customers
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills and can collaborate effectively across different teams and levels of the organisation
• Strong management competences including ability to flex management style, influence, manage change and seek and deliver feedback
• Experiencing in handling conflict and decision-making under stress.

A £45,000 - £50,000 + benefits + bonus package is offered.

How to apply

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Early applications are preferred.

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