Project manager (IT)

Project Manager - Leap Transformation Project (Maternity Cover) Location: London Contract length: 12 months About the Team Join a collaborative team of Project, Delivery, and Programme Managers driving strategic, innovative, and transformational change across Elsevier's digital and analytical platforms. We work globally and cross-functionally to deliver high-impact technology projects that create value for our customers and business. Role Overview We're seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead Phase V of the Leap Transformation Project, a complex, multi-disciplinary initiative. This maternity cover role involves working with senior stakeholders across geographies to ensure successful delivery of strategic outcomes. You'll manage schedules, risks, dependencies, and communications across global teams. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in client onboarding, systems integration, and merger & acquisition project delivery-these experiences are essential to succeed in this position. Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the Leap Project, ensuring key business outcomes are achieved.
• Drive effective communication across project teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to manage delivery roadmaps, schedules, and issue resolution.
• Align project deliverables with strategic goals and business vision.
• Track and report on program activities including budgets, risks, benefits, and dependencies.
• Provide governance and ensure adherence to delivery standards.
• Identify and manage internal and external dependencies to ensure successful sequencing of deliverables.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project methodologies and practices.
• Manage multiple workstreams and teams to achieve project goals.

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven track record in delivering large-scale, complex transformation projects in global matrix organizations.
• Mandatory experience in client onboarding, systems integration, and merger & acquisition projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to assess change impact on critical paths.
• Proficiency in Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and/or Scaled Agile methodologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities including planning, time management, and risk mitigation.
• Ability to present technical content to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience managing budgets and forecasts in technical environments.

Why?

• Purposeful Work: Contribute to global scientific and healthcare advancements.
• Growth Opportunities: Continuous learning and career development.
• Inclusive Culture: Work in a diverse, agile, and innovative environment.
• Supportive Colleagues: Thrive in a flexible and well-being-focused workplace.

Join us and help shape the future of science and healthcare through transformational project delivery. Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit XX XX XX XX XX Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales