Strategic Programme Manager Publishing

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Strategic Programme Manager (Publishing)The Royal Society of Chemistry is a professional body, a membership organisation and an international publisher with the goal of advancing excellence in the chemical sciences. With over 600 employees, based in Cambridge, London and internationally we do thisby publishing high quality chemistry journals, books and magazines, by engaging with our members and by interacting with our community to raise the profile of chemistry and ensuring high quality standards within the chemical sciences.Location: Cambridge (commutable from Alconbury, Bedford, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge North, Cherry Hinton, Chesterton, Ely, Fen Drayton, Fenstanton, Histon & Impington, Hitchin, Huntingdon, Longstanton, Milton, Newmarket, Northstowe, Oakington,Orchard-Park, Royston, Saffron Walden, Somersham, St Ives, St Neots, Stevenage, Swavesey, Waterbeach, Wyton and surrounding areas)Contract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £46,697 - £51,887 per annum plus benefitsBenefits: Excellent contributory pension scheme, generous paid holidays, 35-hour (for full-time staff) working week, learning and career development, subsidised staff restaurant (Cambridge office), staff sports and social club, free privatehealthcare plan, income protection scheme, critical illness insurance, life assurance, free on-site parking (Cambridge office), season ticket, car/motor cycle and cycle to work schemes, membership subscription, employee assistance programme, eye-care at workscheme, wellness initiatives, flexible work environment, employee recognition, long service awards, membership subscription to professional body and RSC, Litmus reward gateway benefits and more.Closing Date: 02/02/2022About the Role:We develop, recognise and celebrate professional capabilities. We bring people together to spark new ideas and new partnerships. We support teachers to inspire future generations of scientists. And we speak up to influence the people making decisions that affectus all.We are seeking a highly motivated professional with strong strategic acumen and excellent communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate the programme management of the publishing businesses strategic initiatives and change management activities to ensurethe desired business outcomes are achieved.The Strategic Programme Manager position has a strategic role within the organisation working closely with key stakeholders across the business to development and deliver the Publishing Strategy via the delivery roadmap.The successful candidate will have significant experience of programme and project management and will use this experience to develop strategic priorities.About You:Essential: Significant experience of programme and project management, roadmap development and management, directing strategic recommendations and decisions Experience working across multiple projects and implementations at the same time and able to accurately choose the appropriate project management methodology for the task in hand. Demonstrates a sound understanding of our customers and their requirements Experience in business impact and KPI development and reporting Experience in risk management and mitigation A good honours degree (in science preferred) Proven ability to effectively interact with and influence key stakeholders Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A sound knowledge of budgets and cost management Good organisational and time-management skills, together with the ability to work under pressure Deadline orientated and goal-driven complimented with sensitivity to the high quality standards and reputation management. Effective negotiation and stakeholder management skills to proactively meet our customers needs, delivers on agreed commitments and takes ownership for resolving issues quickly with a focus on the outcome for the business.Desirable: Project Management qualifications and training Experience in STM publishingAt the Royal Society of Chemistry, we will support you in your career and reward your contribution with an excellent benefits package. If interested, please apply before the end of our closing date.The contractual base for this role is Cambridge, however we are currently embracing hybrid working, and therefore you will have the opportunity to work from a location other than this, as agreed with your line manager. Applicants should be aware that thereis an expectation that employees will attend the offices as needed for their role.You may have experience of the following: Programme Manager, Education Policy, Public Engagement, Programme Management, Publishing, Project Manager, Project Management, Chemistry, Education Systems, etc.Ref: 106 438