Project - Manager; Strategic Delivery

Expert research & interventions. Long-term vision and strategy. Impacting the future.

Cancer Research internal job title is Delivery Manager. Maybe known as project manager in other organisations. (Note this is business PM role not an IT PM role)

£45,000 - £50,000+ Benefits

Grade: P3

Reports to: Senior Delivery Manager

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Stratford, London . Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

External closing date: 28 June 2026, 23:55

Internal closing date: 6 July 2026 23:55

Recruitment process: Two stage interview process consisting of presentation task and role-based competency interviews

Interview date: Week commencing 13 July 2026

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. Every day, our people bring skill, dedication and purpose to that mission. But to go further, faster, we need talented individuals ready to make a real impact.

You'll play a key role in delivering high impact projects across the PIC directorate and wider organisation, helping shape a more effective, collaborative and high performing CRUK.

Lead end-to-end project delivery across multiple initiatives, planning, tracking, reporting and removing blocker

• Work with senior leaders to identify risks, manage dependencies and guide informed decision making
• Shape clear project visions, objectives, roadmaps and governance alongside sponsors and stakeholders
• Build and manage integrated delivery plans, ensuring resources and priorities are aligned
• Drive effective communication across teams, keeping stakeholders informed and engaged at every stage
• Lead and inspire cross functional teams, creating accountability and momentum
• Support wider adoption of best practice project delivery across the directorate
• Act as a trusted expert, providing guidance and support to teams delivering change initiatives

You're highly organised, proactive and confident working in complex environments, with a passion for delivering meaningful outcomes.

• Strong experience in project management and delivery (with knowledge of formal methodologies)
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence working at senior levels
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with a track record of meeting tight deadlines
• Experience delivering change, designing processes, embedding new ways of working and supporting adoption
• Strong analytical thinking, able to break down complex problems and present clear solutions
• A collaborative, influential approach, adapting your style to get the best from others
• Experience working in matrix organisations and leading cross-functional teams

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.