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Senior Project Manager   (Technology) £ 5 4,000-£ 6 4,000 plus   benefits Grade:   P 3 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 and   External   Closing date:     16   August   2026 23: 55 Recruitment Process :   screening   call   and   2   stage   competency - based   interview s . Summary of the Role’s Main Purpose: We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with experience leading complex, data-driven   technology   and business change initiatives   ideally   within 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 and   be responsible for   the 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 and   coordination of   projects   across the Research and Innovation   Technology   portfoli o . • Establish clear project structure and governance, including purpose, scope, expected value, success measures, decision-making   frameworks   and risk management approaches. • Work with Research Teams, Product Managers, Platform   Managers ,    Technology   teams ,   as well as   external   partners   and suppliers . • Support teams in navigating and   complying with   relevant 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,   risks   and decisions. • Support the development of recommendations, investment cases and business cases where   required . • Identify   and manage dependencies,   risks   and opportunities across multiple pilots and workstreams. • Manage the transition and handover of   Project   to Product,   Platform   or operational teams as   appropriate . Key Technical Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Behaviours • Significant project management experience leading technology, digital,   data project s   with internal as well as external partners and suppliers . • Experience working in environments involving emerging technologies, innovation   programmes   or experimentation initiatives. • Experience working with agile delivery approaches and   cross-functional   teams. • Demonstrable experience of planning,   structuring   and delivering work in ambiguous or evolving environments, bringing clarity and momentum where   objectives , requirements or outcomes are still   emerging . • Strong understanding of project governance, risk management, business case   development   and 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,   technology   and business teams. • Strong communication   skills, 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,   alignment   and decision-making. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and make pragmatic decisions. • Curious and proactive, able to   identify   risks,   gaps   and opportunities before they become issues. • Action-oriented,   adaptable   and comfortable operating in evolving or ambiguous environments. Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. 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 We’re   looking 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. If   you’re   interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and   experience   we’d   still 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 visiting   our   careers web page . Additional Information For more information about working with us please   visit our website   or contact us at   [email protected] . For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on:   LinkedIn ,   Facebook ,   Instagram ,   X   and   YouTube . 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. 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.