Project Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a versatile and experienced Project Manager to lead critical initiatives in digital transformation and support the onboarding of Elsevier products into our strategic identity platform. The role is split approximately 50/50 between delivering a comprehensive developer portal, infrastructure modernization, and automation projects, and supporting the wider onboarding processes for Elsevier products. The ideal candidate will excel in managing complex projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and facilitating seamless product integration.

The successful candidate will act as the outcome owner, driving delivery through agile practices and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll be accountable for delivering measurable business value while ensuring robust governance, stakeholder alignment, and seamless integration with Elsevier’s broader technology ecosystem.

About the Project

Customer expectations and the scope of our API platform are continuously expanding at an accelerated pace. To meet these evolving demands and support Elsevier’s strategic initiatives around API and GenAI commercialization, we aim to create new capabilities that empower our teams and customers alike. Our goal is to develop a fast, frictionless self-service developer platform that provides instant, secure access to high-quality APIs, enabling seamless integration and innovation.

To achieve this, we are transitioning from manual workflows to automated, governed self-service processes, ensuring efficiency and consistency. We plan to establish a unified layer that integrates identity management, API management, content delivery, and AI capabilities, creating a cohesive and scalable foundation. Additionally, we will adopt modern gateway technologies, such as MCP and LTS, to enhance reliability and security across our platform.

We are also in the middle of transforming our identity space within Elsevier, moving our diverse product base from individual security controls per platform to a centralized standard Elsevier ID. This will enable customers to move seamlessly between systems, as well as provide tighter governance and control over access to both Elsevier and our customers who use our platforms

Strategic Delivery Ownership

• Lead the project lifecycle from execution to benefits realization.
• Translate business strategy into executable delivery plans, aligned with business goals and priorities.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver solutions that align with our strategy whilst enabling future innovation and revenue opportunities.
• Define, scope, and own delivery roadmaps across all areas of the transformation with clear milestones and outcome metrics.
• Ensure that the transformation supports scalable, sustainable growth and improves our customers experience

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate closely with product managers, business sponsors, engineers, and data teams to define and align on project objectives, KPIs, and value outcomes.
• Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, shaping and communicating the vision for the transformation. Ensuring transparency, alignment, and consistent communication across stakeholders at all levels.
• Build strong relationships with product managers, engineers, architects, and executive sponsors to drive alignment across all levels.
• Facilitate transparency, clarity, and decision-making to keep programs on track and stakeholders fully engaged.

Delivery Excellence

• Lead the planning and execution of a large-product innovation project, ensuring maximum long-term value.
• Define clear roadmaps for all workstreams including change management, technology delivery, business operations, customer migrations and go to market activities.
• Manage the end to end project, holding teams accountable on the details whilst ensuring that the holistic vision is achieved.
• Ensure scalability, sustainability, and integration into Elsevier’s wider technology ecosystem
• Champion agile principles and lead cross-functional squads to achieve delivery commitments.
• Navigate and challenge dependencies across platforms, teams, and domains, ensuring alignment and risk mitigation.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, resourcing, and change with a focus on value delivery, not just outputs.
• Ensure rigorous project governance and reporting in line with Elsevier Technology standards.
• Proactively identify and manage risks, anticipate and resolve issues, challenge assumptions and implement mitigation strategies early.
• Track and report delivery metrics, escalating challenges with solutions-focused mindset.

Continuous Improvement

• Promote best practices in delivery management and change leadership across the organization.
• Mentor team members and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and learning.
• Contribute to building a future-ready platform ecosystem that supports Elsevier’s mission of advancing science, education, and research impact.

About You

• Proven experience leading product driven innovation projects end-to-end in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Mindset to drive the project forward through proactive management of risk
• Strong background in stakeholder management with the ability to influence and align diverse groups.
• Experience driving product vision and strategy into actionable delivery plans
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to manage budgets, resources, and delivery schedules with discipline and flexibility.
• Strong background in Agile, Lean, or Scaled Agile (SAFe) delivery methods.
• Familiarity with tools like Aha, Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or other delivery management platforms.
• Prior experience in building AI involved products and associated technology is a plus.

Why Join Us

• Help shape the future of science, education, and research impact through cutting-edge technology.
• Work in a remote-first, flexible culture with a commitment to wellbeing and growth.
• Collaborate with inclusive, global teams who are passionate about their mission.