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Project Manager (Maternity Cover) 9 - 12 months Starting April 2026

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πŸš€ Project Manager (Maternity Cover)
πŸ’· Β£30,000 to Β£50,000 DOE
🏠 Remote Cambridgshire (UK) | πŸ“ Occasional Cambridge Office visits
πŸ“… April start

I am hiring a Project Manager on a maternity cover basis to support the delivery of digital projects within a technology and consultancy business working across pharma, biotech, and medtech.
This role suits someone who enjoys owning projects end to end, working closely with clients, and keeping delivery moving without overcomplicating things.

You will be joining a technically strong, collaborative team, supporting work that directly contributes to drug safety, risk management, and improved health outcomes.

πŸ”§ What you will be doing
βœ… Managing client-facing digital projects from planning through to delivery
πŸ“‹ Creating and maintaining project plans, timelines, and budgets
πŸ“Š Producing clear status updates and reports for clients and stakeholders
🀝 Coordinating internal teams and keeping everyone aligned
πŸ›  Using tools such as Jira and Confluence day to day
⚠️ Proactively managing risks, dependencies, and priorities
πŸ“‘ Working within ISO-aligned environments (e.g. 9001, 27001)

πŸ‘€ What I am looking for
🎯 Around 3+ years’ experience in project or client management
πŸ’» Experience working across the software development lifecycle
🧠 Strong organisation skills with excellent attention to detail
πŸ—£ Confident communicator who builds trusted relationships
⏱ Comfortable managing deadlines and competing priorities
πŸ“ˆ Solid working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint

A degree in a science or IT-related subject is useful, but equivalent experience is just as valuable.