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Cancer Research UK

Senior Project Manager (Technology)

4 × 9hr days£59k~£47kHybrid · Stratford, UK

Senior Project Manager(Technology)

£54,000-£64,000 plus benefits

Grade: P3

**Reports to:**PM capability Lead

Directorate: COO/Technology

Contract: Fixed Term Contract– 18 months FTC with possibility to be permanent.

Hours: Full-Time 35 hours per week

**Location:**Location Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)

**Internal andExternalClosing date:**16August2026 23:55

Recruitment Process:screeningcalland2stagecompetency-basedinterviews.

Summary of the Role’s Main Purpose:

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with experience leading complex, data-driventechnologyand business change initiativesideallywithin research, scientific, or data-intensive environments.

Working as part of a strategic programme led by our Research Data Strategy team, you will lead the technology workstream andbe responsible forthe successful delivery of solutions that advance the organisation's research data ambitions. This role will collaborate closely with programme leaders, technology teams, research communities, and external partners to deliver impactful, user-centred capabilities that improve the discoverability, accessibility, and value of research data.

Key Accountabilities

  • Lead the delivery andcoordination ofprojectsacross the Research and InnovationTechnologyportfolio.

  • Establish clear project structure and governance, including purpose, scope, expected value, success measures, decision-makingframeworksand risk management approaches.

  • Work with Research Teams, Product Managers, PlatformManagers, Technologyteams,as well asexternalpartnersand suppliers.

  • Support teams in navigating andcomplying withrelevant governance processes, including governance, safety reviews, technical design authority approvals, change governance and budget approvals.

  • Produce and embed effective reporting and communication methods to track progress, outcomes,risksand decisions.

  • Support the development of recommendations, investment cases and business cases whererequired.

  • Identifyand manage dependencies,risksand opportunities across multiple pilots and workstreams.

  • Manage the transition and handover ofProjectto Product,Platformor operational teams asappropriate.

Key Technical Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Behaviours

  • Significant project management experience leading technology, digital,data projectswith internal as well as external partners and suppliers.

  • Experience working in environments involving emerging technologies, innovationprogrammesor experimentation initiatives.

  • Experience working with agile delivery approaches andcross-functionalteams.

  • Demonstrable experience of planning,structuringand delivering work in ambiguous or evolving environments, bringing clarity and momentum whereobjectives, requirements or outcomes are stillemerging.

  • Strong understanding of project governance, risk management, business casedevelopmentand investment decision-making.

  • Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasting and resource planning.

  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across research,technologyand business teams.

  • Strong communicationskills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Confident facilitator, able to bring together diverse stakeholders to drive clarity,alignmentand decision-making.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and make pragmatic decisions.

  • Curious and proactive, able toidentifyrisks,gapsand opportunities before they become issues.

  • Action-oriented,adaptableand comfortable operating in evolving or ambiguous environments.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition,courageand determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We’relooking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

Ifyou’reinterested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills andexperiencewe’dstill love to hear from you.

Internal eligibility criteria

Internal candidates should ideally have completed their 6-month ‘getting started’ period before applying for other roles. You should also advise your current line manager at the point you make an internal application, or at the latest, at the point of being invited for an interview.

All internal candidates applying for a secondment, must have:

  • Completed their getting started period

  • Discussed their intention to apply and gained approval to apply with their line manager

  • Been in their substantive (home) role for at least 6 months (this is only applicable if you have previously been on secondment)

If you do not confirm that you meet these requirements, we will not be able to progress your application.

For information about internal learning and development at Cancer Research UK please visit Fuse.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visitingourcareers web page.

Additional Information

For more information about working with us pleasevisit our websiteor contact us at[email protected].

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Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from andparticipatesin, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures,in particularthose from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact[email protected]or0 20 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact [email protected] or 0 20 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.