We work with researchers, institutions, governments, and funders to help knowledge move faster and further. The A&G and STMJ Technology team partners across Elsevier to build digital products that make it easier for researchers to share their work, stay informed, and increase the impact of their research. We also support institutions and funders with tools and insights that help them understand research performance and make better decisions.
About The Role
We are seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic technology initiatives supporting our Academic and Government, STMJ, and Corporate Markets business units. This role owns outcomes across complex projects, driving value through agile delivery, cross-functional collaboration, and strong governance. You will ensure stakeholder alignment, measurable business impact, and seamless integration with Elsevier’s broader technology ecosystem to enable data-driven research and public impact.
Responsibilities
Strategic Delivery Ownership
* Own end‑to‑end delivery from discovery to benefits realization, ensuring measurable business outcomes.
* Translate strategy into clear delivery roadmaps with defined milestones and success metrics.
* Partner cross‑functionally to deliver scalable solutions that enhance customer experience and enable future growth.
Stakeholder Management
* Build strong, trusted relationships across product, engineering, data, and executive stakeholders to align objectives and outcomes.
* Ensure clear communication, transparency, and timely decisions to keep initiatives on track and stakeholders engaged.
Agile & Scaled Delivery Excellence
* Support the planning and delivery of complex projects, ensuring clear outcomes and business value.
* Develop and maintain delivery plans and roadmaps across technology, change, operations, and go‑to‑market activities.
* Apply agile ways of working and support teams in meeting delivery commitments.
* Identify and manage dependencies, risks, and issues, escalating early with recommended actions.
* Maintain governance, reporting, and delivery metrics in line with Elsevier Technology standards
* Apply and promote delivery best practices to improve execution quality, predictability, and outcomes across projects.
* Contribute to building scalable, future‑ready delivery capabilities that support long‑term business and platform evolution.
Requirements
* 3–5 years of proven experience leading and delivering complex projects end‑to‑end in fast‑paced, complex environments.
* Must have hands‑on experience with Agile and Lean delivery methodologies, translating strategy and product vision into actionable delivery plans.
* Demonstrated project leadership, driving execution, managing dependencies, and proactively mitigating risks and issues.
* Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, align, and collaborate across cross‑functional teams.
* Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and strategic thinking skills with a delivery‑focused mindset.
* Experience using delivery and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar platforms.
* Experience with data, analytics, digital platforms, or GenAI initiatives is a plus.
Working with us
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed. Here, you will find an inclusive, agile, collaborative, innovative and fun environment, where everyone has a part to play. Regardless of the team you join, we promote a diverse environment with co‑workers who are passionate about what they do, and how they do it.
Working for you
We want to protect your health, help you accumulate wealth and secure your future. We are therefore delighted to offer:
* Health care plans and benefits
* Modern Family Benefits, including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
* Life assurance and accident policies
* Comprehensive pension and retirement plans
* Access to learning and development resources
* Your recruiter will advise you on the benefits package for your location
About The Business
A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. What you do every day will help advance science and healthcare to advance human progress.
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