We are seeking a Strategic Programmes Manager to design, implement, and manage programmes that advance our Publishing Strategy Goals and core Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) priorities. This is a fixed-term position for up to 12 months covering maternity leave. This position offers the opportunity to lead our Open Access transition programme while collaborating with stakeholders across the organisation. You will establish frameworks and KPIs to track delivery and ensure the progress of our Open Access strategy against agreed timelines. You'll develop detailed project plans, manage interdependencies between projects, and coordinate resources across departments. Working closely with the Publishing Strategic Steering Group, you'll provide regular updates on programme progress, risks, and outcomes. As a member of the Publishing Senior Management team, you'll collaborate with the RSC's portfolio management office, following established methodologies and best practices. The position requires monitoring industry developments and representing our Journals business at key external events and conferences. You'll ensure productive two-way communication with all stakeholders while controlling programme schedules, costs, and risks to agreed quality standards. This opportunity offers the chance to shape the future of scientific publishing during a transformative period in a collaborative environment. At the RSC we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate. Although this role is contractually based at our Cambridge office, you will be able to work from home within the UK, with the expectation that you will attend the office as needed for your role. In this role it is expected that you will attend the office approximately twice a month. You will be expected to attend more frequently during your onboarding period. If you need flexible working arrangements, please outline this in your application. What we are looking for: Essential Significant experience of programme and project management, roadmap development and management, directing strategic recommendations and decisions Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives that align with organizational goals 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 degree (in science preferred) Proven ability to effectively interact with and influence key stakeholders Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 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, deliver 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 journal publishing A full job description is available here. If you are interested in this role, please apply before the end of the closing date. When applying, you will need to provide an up-to-date CV and as a cover letter (in no more than 500 words) telling us about your relevant knowledge, skills and competencies and why you are applying for this role. About the RSC We are a thriving international community of over 60,000 members in 125 countries, an internationally renowned publisher of high quality chemical science knowledge and the professional body for chemists in the UK, with a reputation as an influential champion for the chemical sciences. As a not-for-profit organisation employing around 600 staff in 6 countries, we reinvest all of our income to achieve our charitable objectives in support of the chemical sciences community and advancing chemistry. Our purpose is ‘to advance excellence in the chemical sciences’. Our global community spans hundreds of thousands of scientists, librarians, teachers, students, pupils and people who love chemistry. We connect our community by holding scientific conferences, symposia, workshops and webinars and we partner globally for the benefit of the chemical sciences. Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge. At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates. As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. 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