Project Manager - DDaT in Bethnal Green

Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a

Project Manager on a permanent, full time basis to join our Digital, Data and Technology (DDa T) team to be based in

London, UK.

Role Purpose

The DDa T Project Manager will lead the successful delivery of strategic digital, data and technology projects across Malaria Consortium.

Reporting to the Head of Digital, Data and Technology, the postholder will normally be prioritising one major project, while moving between different organisational priorities over time.

The postholder will manage assigned projects from initiation to closure, ensuring clear scope, effective governance, robust planning, strong stakeholder engagement, disciplined delivery, supplier management and successful transition into business-as-usual.

Projects will typically involve cross-functional working across global, regional and country teams and may include external implementation partners, software suppliers, contractors and consultants.

In addition to delivering individual projects, the postholder will support the Digital, Data and Technology function to establish and strengthen project management methodology, governance arrangements, reporting standards, delivery tools and project controls

The post holder is required to have

• Strong project management experience, including managing from initiation to closure.
• Experience managing systems implementation or business transformation projects.
• Experience developing and maintaining project plans, budgets, RAID logs, status reports and governance documentation.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Experience coordinating project resources in a matrix management environment.
• Experience managing suppliers, vendors, implementation partners, consultants or contractors.
• Experience supporting or establishing project governance, delivery controls, templates or project management methodology.
• Experience managing risks, issues, dependencies and change control.
• Experience supporting business readiness, user adoption, training planning or transition to business-as-usual.
• Experience producing high-quality written reports, project documentation, decision papers and presentations.
• Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Project management qualification or equivalent experience, such as PRINCE2, APM, PMP, Agile PM, PMD Pro or similar.
• Strong project planning, coordination and delivery skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritise competing demands across multiple functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret complex information, identify trends, risks and issues, and make practical recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical, system or data issues to non-technical audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix management environment.
• Ability to lead and motivate project teams without relying solely on formal authority.
• Ability to manage suppliers and hold partners accountable for delivery.
• High attention to detail, especially in planning, documentation, reporting and quality assurance.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Proactive, adaptable and solutions-oriented approach.
• Commitment to Malaria Consortium’s mission and values.

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For UK-based roles, we offer a hybrid working arrangement where employees have the benefit of working from the office one day per week unless otherwise agreed.

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK.

The Company

Malaria Consortium works closely with valued partners to achieve a world free of malaria and associated health inequities, empowering people through access to healthcare.

With 20 years of evidence-driven expertise, we deliver scalable, sustainable solutions that save lives and strengthen resilience.

What We Do

Partnering with governments and local authorities, we help to narrow the gap in health outcomes for malaria-affected communities, addressing wider health challenges and building stronger health systems.

Our collaborative, adaptable, research-driven approach paves the way for lower child mortality and lasting wellbeing, helping families, communities and countries reach their full potential.

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