Senior Operations Project Management Executive

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Senior Operations Project Management Executive

Operations Team

Location: London    Job type: Full time

Hybrid working: 2 days a week in the office 3 days working from home

About Verian

Verian works with clients around the world, providing evidence, insights and advisory services to inspire the next generation of public policy and programmes. We work at the intersection of data, technology, and human understanding. With permanent, fully staffed offices in 17 countries, our 850 specialist consultants and researchers advise government departments, regulators, charities, and other public sector bodies to make the right decisions and improve people’s lives.

In the UK, we are one of the leading social research, evaluation, and advisory agencies, with a team of around 150 specialist researchers who provide knowledge, evidence and insight that helps Government, the private sector and the Third Sector plan and care for society.  Our Operations team sits at the heart of Verian’s project delivery, ensuring everything we do is delivered with precision, efficiency, and the highest quality standards.

About the role 

We are looking for a Senior Operations Project Management Executive to join our Operations team in London. This role is central to delivering complex research and evaluation projects that drive meaningful social impact.

You’ll be responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of projects, from set-up through to completion, ensuring they run on time, to budget, and to the highest standard. You’ll work closely with researchers, clients, and suppliers to bring projects to life and support our mission of delivering high-quality insight that informs public policy and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

• Lead on the operational delivery of multiple research projects, ensuring they are delivered to scope, timeline, and budget.
• Monitor and manage project schedules, identifying and escalating any risks or issues early.
• Oversee key operational elements of projects, particularly the data collection process, and seek efficiencies where possible.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to ensure seamless project execution.
• Contribute to project review and debrief processes, capturing learnings and driving continuous improvement.

Client and Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as a point of contact for clients during project delivery, providing clear, solutions-focused updates.
• Support project leads in translating client needs into operational plans and deliverables.
• Participate in client meetings as needed to support project execution and clarify requirements.

Commercial Responsibility

• Support the accurate tracking of project budgets and financial reporting.
• Ensure timely completion of all financial administration tasks related to your projects.
• Help monitor commercial performance at the project level and highlight any risks to profitability.

Team & Process Leadership

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, supporting strong communication and a shared understanding of project accountabilities.
• Champion Verian’s best practice project delivery tools and methodologies (e.g., Delivering Great Projects).
• Help develop and support the skills of junior team members through knowledge sharing and actionable feedback.

Requirements

• Experience: Solid experience in operations or project management, ideally in research, insight, or a data-driven environment.
• Organisation & Delivery: Highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident managing multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to foresee challenges and manage risk effectively.
• Communication: Clear and effective communicator, comfortable engaging with internal teams, suppliers, and clients.
• Team Player: Collaborative, motivated, and committed to delivering high-quality work as part of a team.
• Technical Know-How: Familiarity with project tracking tools, budget reporting, and managing third-party suppliers is a plus.

Why Join Verian?

Becoming a part of Verian means joining a dynamic and collaborative community that thrives on intellectual curiosity and a mutual dedication to creating positive change. As a team member, you will engage in innovative projects that impact policies, drive social change, and shape the future of our society. 

You will work alongside enthusiastic colleagues in an open and engaging environment, where everyone feels included and valued, in an environment where their well-being is considered. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and strongly support workplace inclusion. Verian is an equal-opportunity employer, dedicated to offering reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Are you ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about making a difference through evidence-based research using data to create a positive social impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a team that is making a difference.

We look forward to reviewing your submission! We will evaluate your application as soon as possible, and if your qualifications meet our requirements, we will invite you for an initial exploratory interview to learn more about you!

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