About this role
We're seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to own delivery end-to-end within our domain-based delivery model. This unified role combines project governance with agile facilitation and servant leadership, driving iterative progress across waterfall, agile, and hybrid approaches.
You'll work flexibly across domains in response to project demand, collaborating with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Architecture, Engineering, and Business colleagues to deliver defined capabilities within feasibility constraints.
What You'll Be Doing
Strategic Delivery Leadership
Define project roadmaps, milestones, and success criteriaDevelop business cases and funding requests grounded in defined valueManage scope, schedule, and budget; proactively monitor progress and initiate corrective actionEnsure adherence to best practices and business value trackingAgile Facilitation & Scrum Practice
Facilitate agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, demos)Coach teams on agile/scrum values and self-organisationTrack and communicate delivery progress using appropriate metricsChampion iterative delivery and continuous improvementDelivery Ownership
Lead end-to-end product development and initiative deliveryAdapt quickly across different domains as project demand shiftsLead inceptions for sizeable initiatives and maintain delivery artefactsManage project budgets and escalate risks to cost, time, or qualityStakeholder Engagement
Act as primary interface across business, technology, and product teamsCommunicate project goals clearly and inspire teams to achieve resultsUnblock conflicting priorities to keep delivery on trackFacilitate relationships with third-party development teamsRAID Management & Governance
Identify and manage risks, assumptions, issues, and dependenciesCollaborate with peers on cross-domain dependenciesSupport programme-level quarterly alignment and resource planningTeam Leadership
Provide servant leadership through coaching and facilitationBuild high-performing, collaborative environmentsFacilitate workshops and problem-solving sessionsEnsure knowledge transfer into domains following successful delivery What we're looking for:
Demonstrated experience delivering software initiatives in dynamic agile environmentsProven track record delivering multiple projects across the full delivery lifecycleStrong working knowledge of agile/scrum frameworks and ceremoniesExperience managing project governance: scope, schedule, budget, RAID, and reportingFamiliarity with project tracking tools (Jira, Confluence, Kanban boards)Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skillsMatrix management experience with ability to coach and lead by exampleCommercial awareness and customer focusAnalytical and critical thinking with ability to manage risk in complex environmentsUnderstanding of software development processes and incremental deliveryThe following experience is also desirable:
Formal accreditation (PMP, PRINCE2, CSM, SAFe, AgilePM)Experience facilitating large-scale inceptions or discovery phasesFamiliarity with academic publishing or digital content workflowsExperience with distributed or third-party development teams You must have the right to work and live in the UK.
Closing Date: Monday 17th August 2026
What we offer in return:
A competitive salary + bonusAn excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture25 days annual leave3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year4 volunteering days annuallyDay off for your birthdayCompany funded single cover private medical insurance Employee assistance programme – offering 24/7 well-being support Share Match – Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares. Pension scheme Life assurance, plus optical and medical careIf you’re excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge, we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience don’t fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis, we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and make a contribution regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague, you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. Our goal is to empower you with the resources, incentives, and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy, balanced life.
Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits, develops, and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non-merit based factor.
We want all our candidates to shine in our recruitment process. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure you are able to show us your best self. This could include having the application form in a different format, more time for questions, or anything else – please ask us, we are happy to be flexible! Please contact [email protected]