Senior Manager, Strategic Planning & Transformation

Overview

We believe in bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the drive to transform knowledge into impact. Here, your curiosity fuels progress, your voice shapes innovation, and your ambition helps redefine what’s possible within science and learning.

We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Strategic Planning & Transformation to join our Business Growth & Development team within Partner Solutions, part of the Research group. Reporting to the VP, Business Growth & Development, you will act as a strategic partner and chief of staff to our Partner Solutions leadership, driving strategic planning, organizational effectiveness and cross‑functional alignment. This is a hybrid/remote role based in the UK.

• Partner with the VP, Business Growth & Development Leadership Team and Partner Solutions Leadership Team to develop, prioritize and execute strategic initiatives and business plans.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, milestones and measurable outcomes, and lead change management activities when needed.
• Lead Partner Solutions communications efforts that build a connected team culture and align with leadership priorities.
• Act as a liaison between Partner Solutions and Product, Technology, AI & Data Analytics, Audience Solutions, and Research Publishing teams to keep priorities aligned.
• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor and chief of staff to the VP, anticipating business needs and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate leadership activities, customer‑facing priorities and industry engagement including team meetings, sales kick‑offs and presentations.
• Use AI and business intelligence tools, including Power BI, to support planning, reporting and decision‑making.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2–3 years minimum experience in scholarly publishing.
• Experience managing large projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Concise and persuasive communication skills.
• Change management experience.
• Advanced Outlook and PowerPoint skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and a good understanding of Power BI capabilities.
• Comfortable using AI tools for data, analytics and communication coordination.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to travel by plane or train as needed.

• Project management, operations or communications experience.
• Experience navigating change and contributing to positive outcomes in a professional setting.
• Experience building and managing internal resource SharePoint sites or other information sites.

Salary range: £53,000 to £75,867 per annum.

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