Senior Technology Project Manager
Elsevier
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Job Description
About the team
The DBS Portfolio team delivers technology initiatives that support Elsevier’s core business systems. They work closely with technology, product, architecture, and operations teams to improve how systems are built, evolved, and sustained over time.
About the role
This Senior Technology Project Manager role focuses on leading and coordinating technology‑driven initiatives that modernise platforms and improve long‑term system health. You will provide clear delivery leadership, help teams work effectively together, and ensure progress is transparent and measurable. This is an individual contributor role and does not require hands‑on software development, but engagement with technical teams and concepts is essential.
Responsibilities
- Lead delivery across multiple technology initiatives ensuring clear priorities and outcomes
- Coordinate work across product, engineering, architecture, and infrastructure teams
- Plan and track milestones, risks, and progress using appropriate approaches
- Lead complex initiatives from initiation to delivery and transition
- Communicate progress and outcomes to a range of stakeholders
- Support a shift toward sustainable platform and application lifecycle management
Requirements
- Experience delivering complex, technology‑focused initiatives in collaborative environments
- Comfort discussing topics such as cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and modern delivery practices
- Experience at both project and programme levels
- Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery approaches with pragmatic judgment
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Work in a way that works for you
Elsevier promotes a healthy work/life balance with flexible options. Enjoy remote work or hybrid arrangements, flexible hours, and benefits that support wellbeing, learning, and career growth.
Working with us
Elsevier is an equal opportunity employer with an inclusive, agile, and innovative environment. All employees contribute to a passionate, diverse team where everyone plays a part.
Working for you
Enjoy benefits like generous holiday allowance, learning and development support, health benefits, wellbeing programs, pension schemes, share option schemes, and more.
Key skills/competency
- Technology Initiatives
- Project Leadership
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Agile Delivery
- Programme Management
- Cloud Platforms
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Risk Management
- Communication
- Platform Modernisation
How to Get Hired at Elsevier
- Tailor your resume: Emphasize experience with tech initiatives and agile delivery.
- Showcase technical discussions: Highlight cloud and CI/CD experience.
- Prepare measurable results: Emphasize clear delivery leadership.
- Research Elsevier: Understand their core business and team dynamics.
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