Commercial & Marketing Programme Manager (12-24 month FTC)

Description

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About us**

We are Digital Science and we are advancing the research ecosystem.

We are a pioneering technology company, and our vision is of a future where a trusted and collaborative research ecosystem drives progress for all. We believe in better, open, collaborative and inclusive research. In creating the next generation of tools and working in partnership with the community we tackle some of the biggest challenges to research. In order to achieve our vision, we need innovative, inspiring and dynamic people to join our team. Want to join us?

Your new role

The Programme Manager will be responsible for leading and overseeing the strategic coordination of commercial and growth initiatives, with a primary focus on a major branding project. The role ensures alignment with organisational objectives, optimises resource use, and drives successful delivery of initiatives that enable revenue growth, market expansion, and brand impact. This role will also take responsibility for broader commercial programmes outside of marketing, requiring a flexible and adaptive approach.

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What you’ll be doing
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• Lead the delivery of high-impact commercial and marketing programmes, with a key focus on a major branding project.
• Align multiple projects to strategic business objectives, driving growth and commercial success.
• Oversee planning, execution, and governance to ensure programmes deliver measurable results.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Product, Finance, and Operations.
• Manage budgets, resources, and timelines to maximise efficiency and performance.
• Track and report on progress, highlighting outcomes, risks, and opportunities.
• Mentor and support project managers, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Champion continuous improvement across all programme management processes.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Proven experience managing large, cross-functional branding programmes with a focus on commercial or marketing initiatives.
• Strong background in programme governance, planning, and delivery at scale.
• Experience working closely with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Finance stakeholders.
• Commercial acumen, with demonstrable impact on revenue growth and customer engagement.
• Skilled in stakeholder management and executive-level reporting.
• Experience with risk management, change management, and budget oversight.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with a track record of managing high-performing teams.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to oversee a variety of commercial programmes outside core marketing.
• Proficiency in programme/project management tools and methodologies (e.g. Agile, PRINCE2, PMP, PMO frameworks).
• Experience in a matrix structured B2B/B2C SaaS organisation is highly desirable.

Don't worry if you don't meet every qualification—let us be the judge! Studies show that many qualified candidates from under-represented groups hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage you to submit your application.

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Living our Values**

We invest in, nurture and support innovative businesses and technologies that make all parts of the research process more open, efficient and effective.

The talent we secure is fundamental to us achieving our vision and our growth plans. The values we live by are:

We are brave in the pursuit of better

We are collaborative and inclusive

We are always open-minded

We are from and for the community

At Digital Science, our vision is to see research flow seamlessly – trusted, collaborative, and accessible – fueling breakthroughs that push humanity forward. This ambitious mission is one we achieve together, by enabling open, collaborative, inclusive research.

We firmly believe that to truly innovate and solve the complex challenges faced by our customers, from researchers and universities to funders and publishers, we need diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas. A rich mix of voices drives quality insights, fosters enhanced collaboration, and ultimately pushes knowledge forward more effectively.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building and nurturing a workplace where every individual feels valued and belongs. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Beyond recruitment, we strive to cultivate an environment where inclusivity is woven into the fabric of our culture, enabling everyone to be their best self and do their best work.

About Digital Science

Digital Science is a technology company working to make research more efficient.

We invest in, nurture and support innovative businesses and technologies that make all parts of the research process more open and effective.

Our portfolio includes admired brands including Altmetric, Dimensions, Figshare, ReadCube, Symplectic, IFI Claims, Writefull, and Overleaf.

We believe that together, we can help researchers make a difference.