Senior Technology Project Manager - Cancer Research UK (CRUK)

Role overview: Senior Project Manager (Technology) responsible for end-to-end delivery of medium to large technology change projects or programmes in Marketing Technology or Data, with cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

What will I be doing?

• Facilitating and leading the end-to-end delivery of a range of medium to large technology change projects or programmes within either Marketing technology or data.
• Collaborating with Sponsor, Business Owner(s), and project team to clearly define project vision, outcomes, key milestones, decisions, and project roadmap.
• Applying an Agile mindset to effectively deliver a range of complex projects while collaborating across teams and ensuring appropriate governance with stakeholders.
• Identifying and planning project resource needs, governance, and structure.
• Identifying and managing all risks, issues, and opportunities with the project team, and collaborating with partners to identify options and recommendations for project delivery.
• Identifying stakeholders and ensuring effective stakeholder engagement.
• Leading the day-to-day project activity and team, ensuring effective collaboration and planning.
• Managing escalations to ensure decisions are made by the appropriate representatives based on evidence while considering risks, costs, benefits, and options.
• Managing project budgets, forecasting, and tracking external and internal project resources with regular reporting on cost, benefits, and status.
• Facilitating an end-to-end delivery approach, considering change and support throughout the project.
• Matrix-managing several project teams and many stakeholders.

What are you looking for?

• Experienced Project Manager with a background in delivering Technology projects and change programmes in large organisations.
• Experience with an Agile mindset and project lifecycle within different methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Background in business change management with the ability to shape a “good practice” approach.
• Has effectively managed project budgets while taking responsibility for tracking and reporting.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with the ability to influence others effectively (including at a senior level), articulate a case for change, and gain stakeholder support.
• Proven ability to work independently and autonomously whilst managing day-to-day workload and priorities.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a range of career and personal development opportunities, and high-quality tools to improve work-life balance and wellbeing goals. You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.

Benefits and conditions

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (+ Benefits)

Reports to: Lead Project Manager

Grade: P3

Department: Chief Operating Office

Contract: Multiple fixed-term contracts available: x1 ending 31 March 2026 and x2 ending 31 March 2026

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Stratford, London (office-based with high flexibility – 1-2 days in the office)

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. CRUK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Closing date: 28 September 2025 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk.

Recruitment process: Two competency-based interviews

Interview date: From the week commencing 29 September or 06 October 2025

How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required; however, we won’t view them until we invite you for an interview. Please fully complete the work history section of the online application form to help us assess you quickly and fairly.

About CRUK: At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We’re professionals with purpose, seeking talented individuals to join our mission. Our Technology team is delivering ambitious change initiatives to maximise resources, deliver transformation, and improve staff, shop, and supporter experiences across 4,000+ staff, 600+ shops, and thousands of supporters.

Organisational values

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

Application notes

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures. If you have any adjustments needed during the process, please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400.

We are unable to recruit anyone under 18 due to health and safeguarding risks.