Job Vacancy Operations Project Manager

Job Title: Operations Project Manager

Salary: £33,300 - £43,300

Location: Cambridge/Hybrid

Contract: Full Time/Fixed Term (12-month contract)

Do you thrive when no two-days are alike? Are you keen to work across multiple departments on a variety of projects? If so, we want to hear from you!

The Strategy and Transformation Team is seeking a Project Manager to manage and execute a wide range of projects within Operations.

We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.

About the role

Are you ready to be a key player in shaping the future of Cambridge University Press & Assessment?

As an Operations Project Manager, you'll be at the core of our operations, driving exciting projects pivotal in improving efficiency and effectiveness across the organisation. You'll be the go-to person for ensuring our operations are agile and can meet the ever-changing needs of the business.

In this dynamic role, you'll collaborate with various departments within Group Operations including Global Logistics, Property Services, Customer Services, Procurement, as well as Product Groups and other Shared Services. Your mission will be to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget. You'll plan, execute, and finalise projects with precision, ensuring every detail is covered. You'll also be adept at using the right tools to support collaboration and lead cross-functional teams effectively.

Key Responsibilities include:

• You will be responsible for coordinating the scoping, planning, building, testing, review and launch of a range of solutions to achieve Operations strategic goals.
• Socialisation and approval of key documents are your responsibility throughout the project lifecycle with a focus on the right level of information to different audiences.
• Taking target outcomes and identifying work streams, work breakdown structures and project schedules.
• Identifying and managing risks, assumptions, dependencies, and the critical path of any assigned project.
• Ensuring options and decisions throughout the project focus on maximising the value and benefits of the project
• Documenting and detailing the benefits and their owners, tracking and monitoring processes and their realisation during the project and the plan and ownership for post-project realisation.
• Strong people skills and ability to engage stakeholders across the organisation.
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills, with the ability to present effectively to board-level stakeholders.
• Flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to tackle a variety of projects.

About you

We are looking for a dynamic and results-oriented Project Manager who knows how to empower delivery teams and get things done. You are a leader who understands the importance of collaboration and knows how to use the right tools to support and lead cross-functional teams effectively. You're the change engine that pushes delivery forward, always proactive and ready to ensure projects are delivered successfully.

• You are a highly organised and detail-oriented professional with a passion for project management and operations.
• You have a proven track record of successfully managing projects from inception to completion.
• Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills enable you to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• You are adept at problem-solving and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Your ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and your strong analytical skills make you an invaluable asset to our team.
• You are proficient in project management software and tools, and you continuously seek to improve processes and drive operational excellence.

If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site.

Rewards and benefits

We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:

• 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 x annual salary
• Green travel schemes

We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability.

Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now.

We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 10 th November 2024 and interviews are scheduled to take place on week commencing 11 th November 2024

We review applications on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.

Please note that Cambridge University Press & Assessment will not ordinarily be able to provide sponsorship for vacancies of less than 12-months in duration. Applicants must therefore have an existing right to work in the UK to be eligible for this position.

Why join us

Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.

We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.

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