Are you an experienced IT Project Manager looking to lead high-impact digital transformation projects within a world-renowned research organisation?
The (ICR) is recruiting a Digital Services Senior Project Manager to join its Digital Services Directorate, supporting cutting-edge cancer research across its Chelsea and Sutton sites.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity offering hybrid working and a competitive salary of £64,500 per annum.
Overview
- Position: Digital Services Senior Project Manager
- Location: Chelsea & Sutton, London (Hybrid eligible)
- Salary: £64,500 per annum
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Hours: 35 hours per week (Full-Time)
- Closing Date: 30 March 2026
About the Organisation
The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world’s most influential cancer research institutions, with over 100 years of scientific achievement.
The Digital Services Directorate ensures that researchers and professional services teams have access to reliable, innovative, and secure technology systems that underpin life-saving cancer research.
Working here means contributing to meaningful global impact while developing your leadership career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
About the Role
As a Digital Services Senior Project Manager, you will manage IT projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
You will oversee multiple concurrent projects and work closely with internal teams, senior stakeholders, and external suppliers.
This is a leadership role within a small, professional project management team, where you will also help improve delivery practices and introduce innovative approaches to project management.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage full project lifecycle from planning to implementation and handover
- Lead multiple IT and digital transformation projects simultaneously
- Apply Agile and Waterfall methodologies where appropriate
- Coordinate internal technical teams and third-party suppliers
- Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and timelines
- Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks
- Maintain strong stakeholder engagement and communication
- Ensure quality assurance and smooth transition to operational support
- Contribute to continuous improvement of project management standards
Essential Requirements
To succeed in this role, you should demonstrate:
- Significant end-to-end Project Management experience
- Strong background delivering complex IT projects
- Proven leadership in Agile and Waterfall environments
- Experience managing internal teams and external vendors
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong risk management and governance capability
- Proactive, solution-focused approach to delivery
Why Join ICR?
- Competitive salary of £64,500
- Hybrid working model
- 35-hour working week
- Inclusive and diverse working environment
- Access to staff benefits package
- Opportunity to support world-leading cancer research
- Welcoming overseas applicants
ICR particularly welcomes applications from underrepresented groups in STEM and encourages global applicants to apply.
Application Process
Due to high application volumes, the vacancy may close early once sufficient applications are received. Early application is strongly advised.
To apply:
- Visit the official ICR careers page
- Review the full Job Description Pack
- Submit your online application before 30 March 2026
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview
