Job Description

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.


We are now looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our growing Group Technology & Data team during an exciting period of tech transformation. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing a variety of tech projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required scope and quality standards.


You'll be leading cross-functional teams, managing resources, mitigating risks, and effectively communicating with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. This is a new position due to growth within the team and would be a great fit for someone highly organized, proactive, and results-oriented with excellent leadership and communication skills.

About the Role

Project planning and initiation, defining project objectives, scope, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and developing comprehensive project plans Produce clear project management reports that meet Steering Committee and Delivery Board governance schedules and standards and ensure project documents are concise and meet the needs and quality standards of the appropriate governing body Lead and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive environment. Manage project budgets, forecasts, track expenses, and ensure projects stay within financial constraints. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, communicating project status, risks and issues effectively to project teams, senior stakeholders and project sponsors Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation plans, escalating critical risks and issues to relevant stakeholders Implement quality control processes and ensure adherence to quality guidelines. Manage RFI/RFP exercises with the Procurement and Legal teams to onboard new suppliers when needed Close collaboration with Infosec and Architecture teams to ensure that solutions meet their needs Formalize project closure, including final deliverables, documentation, and stakeholder sign-off, conducting post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement Identify areas of process improvement, contributing to the development of project management methodologies and best practices within the organisation.

About You

Extensive, hands on experience in project management, successfully leading and delivering projects of varying complexity and size, ideally with experience in Enterprise Tech (e.g. cloud technologies, infosec, infrastructure or network changes) Ideally you will have project management certifications, e.g. APMP, Prince 2, SAFe and a strong understanding of project management methodologies, e.g. Agile, Waterfall. Strong stakeholder management skills, able to clearly communicate with all levels of the business with strong negotiation skills. Previous experience of budget and financial resource management Attention to detail and a commitment to quality
We operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely.


We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for.

We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team.


The closing date for applications is

Thursday 31st July 2025.

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Anna Vipers on anna.vipers@theguardian.com to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Benefits at the Guardian

You'll have

30 days

of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an

additional 5 days

. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.


You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.


We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.

Culture and Wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.


We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.


Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Learning and Development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.



Job Number


781


Location


London, United Kingdom


Business Area


Technology


Employment Type


Full time