Job Description

Salary: 66,900 - 89,550
Location: Cambridge
Country: UK
Business Unit: Technology
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 21 October 2025

Meet the recruiter

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Rima Keischa Mafe


rima.mafe@cambridge.org



Salary: 66,900 - 89,550



Location: Cambridge, Hybrid (at least 2 days per week in the office)



Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)





We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.



Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for leading large-scale IT transformation initiatives? We are looking for a Transformation Delivery Lead to join our team and oversee the successful delivery of technical programs.

About the role

As the Transformation Delivery Lead, you will be responsible for managing IT transformation programs from inception to completion. This role requires a blend of program management, transition to Business-As-Usual (BAU), resource management, delivery management, budget oversight, and agile delivery skills. You will ensure that programs are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the delivery of IT transformation programs. Define program scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Develop comprehensive program plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives and IT strategy. Monitor and report on program progress, identifying and mitigating risks and issues. Ensure seamless transition of transformation programs to operational teams. Allocate and manage resources effectively to ensure program success. Oversee the execution of program deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards and timelines. Develop and manage technical program budgets, ensuring financial accountability and transparency. Collaborate closely with the Program Director to ensure strategic alignment and successful delivery.

About you

Bachelor's degree in information technology or equivalent experience. A master's degree is preferred. At least 7-10 years of experience in IT project/program management, with a focus on transformation initiatives. Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale IT programs on time, within scope, and within budget. Strong understanding of transition to BAU processes and best practices. Excellent resource management skills, with experience in building and leading cross-functional teams. In-depth knowledge of delivery management methodologies, tools, and agile practices. Strong financial acumen, with experience in budget management and optimisation. Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, Scrum Master, Agile Certified Practitioner) are highly desirable. Technical skills in areas such as cloud computing, software development, and system integration.

If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site.

Rewards and benefits

We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:


28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes

We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability.

Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now.

We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being October 21. Interviews are scheduled to take place on October 22.



Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.

Why join us

Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.


Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.


We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.