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Emerald Publishing · Leeds, Regno Unito · Remote
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The Project Delivery Lead is a senior, hands-on delivery role responsible for leading complex, high-impact projects and programmes that are critical to Emerald’s strategic goals. Acting as a role model for best-practice project and programme management, this individual will set the standard for delivery across the business. They will provide leadership, coaching, and assurance throughout the delivery lifecycle to embed maturity, consistency, and value-driven approaches.
In addition to owning major projects, the Project Lead will line-manage Project Managers and play a key role in building delivery capability, embedding best-practice approaches, and driving continuous improvement across the Change and Delivery function. They will play a key role in ensuring delivery excellence across the portfolio and in helping shape the success of current and future strategic initiatives. The role also involves stepping in as programme lead when required and acting as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders across the business.
Location: We perform at our best when we feel trusted and are able to choose an approach to working that suits us best, which is why we are a remote-first company. However, we also believe in face to face collaboration, and our UK colleagues meet once a month for team time and quarterly for company get togethers in our Leeds office, so we ask that you be within a commutable distance that you are comfortable with in order to attend the office on those occasions.
About our Recruitment Process: We welcome applications from all individuals, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, or belief. As we understand the value of the transferability of skills and experiences, we are not looking for the 'perfect candidate' – we encourage everyone who is truly excited about our mission to apply.
We receive a high volume of interest in our roles and may close applications early if we reach capacity. We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you require additional time to complete your application due to accessibility needs or other circumstances, please don’t hesitate to contact us—we’re happy to support you.
In addition to owning major projects, the Project Lead will line-manage Project Managers and play a key role in building delivery capability, embedding best-practice approaches, and driving continuous improvement across the Change and Delivery function. They will play a key role in ensuring delivery excellence across the portfolio and in helping shape the success of current and future strategic initiatives. The role also involves stepping in as programme lead when required and acting as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders across the business.
Location: We perform at our best when we feel trusted and are able to choose an approach to working that suits us best, which is why we are a remote-first company. However, we also believe in face to face collaboration, and our UK colleagues meet once a month for team time and quarterly for company get togethers in our Leeds office, so we ask that you be within a commutable distance that you are comfortable with in order to attend the office on those occasions.
About our Recruitment Process: We welcome applications from all individuals, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, or belief. As we understand the value of the transferability of skills and experiences, we are not looking for the 'perfect candidate' – we encourage everyone who is truly excited about our mission to apply.
We receive a high volume of interest in our roles and may close applications early if we reach capacity. We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you require additional time to complete your application due to accessibility needs or other circumstances, please don’t hesitate to contact us—we’re happy to support you.
Day to day we’ll trust you to:
- Lead and deliver high-impact projects and programmes that are critical to Emerald’s strategic goals.
- Provide structure, assurance, and leadership across a wide range of initiatives, from systems upgrades to business change.
- Oversee risks, issues, and interdependencies, ensuring delivery is joined up and focused on business value.
- Support and develop delivery professionals and colleagues across the business to raise capability and confidence.
- Work with suppliers, product owners, and business SMEs to ensure accountability, leadership, and high standards.
- Collaborate across the technology leadership team and beyond to align priorities and keep delivery consistent.
- Champion best-practice tools, methods, and ways of working while keeping things lean, pragmatic, and focused on outcomes.
- Be ready to roll your sleeves up and adapt, taking on whatever is needed to make sure delivery is successful.
You’ll need to have:
- A proven track record of leading complex projects and programmes end-to-end, ensuring scope, time, cost, and quality targets are met.
- Experience of building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including supporting change readiness and adoption.
- The ability to see the bigger picture and maintaining awareness of the wider change landscape and managing interdependencies.
- Experience line-managing and coaching delivery professionals, supporting both early-career and experienced colleagues.
- Confidence in engaging suppliers and business SMEs to deliver outcomes with accountability and quality.
- Flexibility to apply agile, waterfall, or hybrid approaches pragmatically to achieve the right results.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills, with a focus on inclusion and teamwork.
- Resilience, adaptability, and a proactive approach to tackling challenges head-on.
What’s in it for you?
At Emerald, we value our people. Becoming a part of our team means you’ll join a trusting and flexible environment and we've been flexified so you can trust that we're a truly flexible workplace. All we ask is that you attend the office once a month to come together with work colleagues. You'll also have numerous opportunities to progress your career, as well as access to professional development and the opportunity to learn new skills.
You’ll receive a wide range of benefits, such as 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, remote flexible working, a discretionary performance bonus, 6% pension contribution and various benefits aimed at supporting your wellbeing and work-life balance such as a working from home allowance. You can check out a full list of our benefits here.
Roles are advertised at a benchmarked market median rate. Offers will be made within a range of the median, depending on skills and experience.
Please note - Applicants must be authorized to work in the UK without restrictions or sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Emerald Group is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our applicants. If you would like to request any accommodations/adjustments from application through to interview stages, please complete the relevant section within the application or contact us at [email protected] and let us know.
You’ll receive a wide range of benefits, such as 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, remote flexible working, a discretionary performance bonus, 6% pension contribution and various benefits aimed at supporting your wellbeing and work-life balance such as a working from home allowance. You can check out a full list of our benefits here.
Roles are advertised at a benchmarked market median rate. Offers will be made within a range of the median, depending on skills and experience.
Please note - Applicants must be authorized to work in the UK without restrictions or sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Emerald Group is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our applicants. If you would like to request any accommodations/adjustments from application through to interview stages, please complete the relevant section within the application or contact us at [email protected] and let us know.
