Project Manager

• Lead the project lifecycle from execution to benefits realization
• Translate business strategy into executable delivery plans, aligned with business goals and priorities
• Collaborate with teams to deliver solutions that align with our strategy whilst enabling future innovation and revenue opportunities
• Define, scope, and own delivery roadmaps across all areas of the transformation with clear milestones and outcome metrics
• Ensure that the transformation supports scalable, sustainable growth and improves our customers experience
• Collaborate closely with product managers, business sponsors, engineers, and data teams to define and align on project objectives, KPIs, and value outcomes
• Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, shaping and communicating the vision for the transformation
• Ensuring transparency, alignment, and consistent communication across stakeholders at all levels
• Build strong relationships with product managers, engineers, architects, and executive sponsors to drive alignment across all levels
• Facilitate transparency, clarity, and decision-making to keep programs on track and stakeholders fully engaged
• Lead the planning and execution of a large-product innovation project, ensuring maximum long-term value
• Define clear roadmaps for all workstreams including change management, technology delivery, business operations, customer migrations and go to market activities
• Manage the end to end project, holding teams accountable on the details whilst ensuring that the holistic vision is achieved
• Ensure scalability, sustainability, and integration into Elsevier’s wider technology ecosystem
• Champion agile principles and lead cross-functional squads to achieve delivery commitments
• Navigate and challenge dependencies across platforms, teams, and domains, ensuring alignment and risk mitigation
• Manage budgets, forecasts, resourcing, and change with a focus on value delivery, not just outputs
• Ensure rigorous project governance and reporting in line with Elsevier Technology standards
• Proactively identify and manage risks, anticipate and resolve issues, challenge assumptions and implement mitigation strategies early
• Track and report delivery metrics, escalating challenges with solutions-focused mindset
• Promote best practices in delivery management and change leadership across the organization
• Mentor team members and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and learning
• Contribute to building a future-ready platform ecosystem that supports Elsevier’s mission of advancing science, education, and research impact

• Proven experience leading product driven innovation projects end-to-end in a fast-paced, complex environment
• Mindset to drive the project forward through proactive management of risk
• Strong background in stakeholder management with the ability to influence and align diverse groups
• Experience driving product vision and strategy into actionable delivery plans
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical capabilities
• Ability to manage budgets, resources, and delivery schedules with discipline and flexibility
• Strong background in Agile, Lean, or Scaled Agile (SAFe) delivery methods
• Familiarity with tools like Aha, Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or other delivery management platforms

Prior experience in building AI involved products and associated technology is a plus

• Help shape the future of science, education, and research impact through cutting-edge technology
• Work in a remote-first, flexible culture with a commitment to wellbeing and growth
• Collaborate with inclusive, global teams who are passionate about their mission