Project Manager (6m FTC)

Apply now! • London, England • Posted July 08, 2026

About the Role


Job Description



We have an exciting new opportunity to join our Strategic Projects team as their new Project Manager. This role is offered on a 6-month fixed term contract basis, with hybrid working from our office in Embassy Gardens, London (approx. 2 days per week).

Reporting to the Head of Strategic Projects, you’ll be responsible for leading teams to deliver projects than span one or more business departments. The Project Manager will manage resources, schedules and financials whilst adhering to stage gate quality guidelines throughout the full project lifecycle. This also includes management of issues, risks and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery.

The team

The Strategic Projects team is a key part of Penguin Random House Operations (which also includes Technology, Facilities and Distribution). We help Penguin Random House achieve transformational change, delivering initiatives bas...