Overview

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with team members globally—in the UK, Australia, Manila, India, Africa, Europe and the US. You will be part of a supportive and innovative team where a positive, collaborative approach and a problem‑solving attitude are appreciated and rewarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of platform software projects, managing requirements, priorities and dependencies to create efficient release schedules.
• Develop a deep understanding of project requirements, deliverables and complexities, and communicate clearly and confidently about those projects to stakeholders at different levels.
• Partner with key stakeholders across the global Education business to elicit requirements and prioritise effectively to deliver measurable value to the end user.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects in a technical environment; experience with technical project delivery, or involvement in technical projects, is an advantage. Background in software development or software testing, or in education or publishing with project management experience.
• Ability to lead meetings with globally distributed teams and work with stakeholders at different levels.
• Active Scrum Master role within a team; strong understanding of Agile principles, values and benefits, and ability to coach good Agile/Scrum practice.
• Proven ability to manage complicated technical projects, anticipate issues, manage dependencies, and deliver with a focus on value and clarity of direction.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and ability to negotiate and provide stakeholders with visibility and confidence.
• Flexible problem-solving approach and willingness to adapt processes to improve team performance; collaborative team player with a proactive attitude toward deadlines and ambitious projects.

About Us

We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. We are an approved UK employer for sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance on eligibility based on the role you are applying for.

Why join us

Join us to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe. Our mission supports individuals, society and the world. We embrace difference, change and aspiration and are committed to offering a welcoming, inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics or background, and actively seek diverse perspectives.

Benefits

• 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