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Project Manager (Contract)

CompanyHarperCollins Publishers
LocationAustralia
Work ModeRemote
PostedMarch 12, 2026
About The Company
HarperCollins Publishers is the second-largest consumer book publisher in the world. Headquartered in New York, HarperCollins has publishing operations in 15 countries. With two hundred years of history and more than 120 branded imprints around the world, HarperCollins publishes approximately 10,000 new books every year in 16 languages, and has a print and digital catalog of more than 250,000 titles. Writing across dozens of genres, HarperCollins authors include winners of the Nobel Prize, the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, the Newbery and Caldecott Medals, and the Man Booker Prize. HarperCollins is a subsidiary of News Corp. The house of Mark Twain, the Brontë sisters, Thackeray, Dickens, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., Maurice Sendak, Shel Silverstein, and Margaret Wise Brown, HarperCollins has a long and rich history that reaches back to the early nineteenth century and offers our publishing team a depth of experience that few others can rival—from the modest print shop that James and John Harper opened in 1817 to the global house we are today.
About the Role

Harvard Business Publishing (HBP) – the leading destination for innovative management thinking. We reach lifelong learners to improve the practice of management in a changing world. This mission inspires each of us to unlock the leader in everyone – including you!

The opportunity

The Project Manager is a key member of the Harvard Business Impact team, leading the delivery of leadership development solutions for some of the world’s leading companies. The Project Manager works closely with our clients, thought leaders, facilitators, and colleagues, and is responsible for all aspects of project management. Our leadership development programs are best-in-class, and we expect our Project Managers to be, too.

The Project Manager owns the entire delivery process for one or more clients. This position is ideal for an experienced project or program manager, someone with a background in management and leadership development, who has led client engagements in an executive education department or professional services firm.

Successful Project Managers are team players, have a highly consultative approach to client engagement, flexibility, proven project management ability, and an interest in adult learning and the practice of management.

What you'll do

  • Deliver high-quality programs and services for assigned clients, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

  • Serve as the main point of contact for client engagements, building strong relationships with client project managers and senior sponsors.

  • Coordinate and onboard new projects, involving relevant team members (e.g., Senior Learning Managers, faculty, facilitators) to ensure successful delivery.

  • Manage project risks and scope, proactively addressing issues before they arise.

  • Identify business development opportunities and refer them to the Relationship Manager.

  • Implement solutions that align with client needs, leveraging leadership development expertise.

  • Engage thought leaders and facilitators to deliver program design and content.

  • Discuss instructional design and learning objectives to ensure program effectiveness.

What you'll bring

  • 5+ years of experience in client-facing project management in an educational environment or professional services firm. 

  • Strong planning and organizational skills to manage complex projects and schedules.

  • Proven project management expertise with the ability to monitor progress and adapt to change.

  • Customer-focused decision-making to ensure high-quality outcomes.

  • Clear communication and status updates to keep teams informed and projects on track.

  • Ability to interpret project data and recommend improvements for success.

  • Domain knowledge relevant to leadership development and client engagement.​

  • Proficiency required with MS office products such as MS PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. 

  • Experience with collaborative technologies such as WebEx and MS Teams 

  • Strong business acumen skills. Relationship-oriented. Customer-focused. Willing to go the extra mile to delight clients.

  • Must be fluent in English.

You'll stand out if you have

  • A genuine interest in adult education and management development fields

  • PMP/Prince2 Certification

What we offer

As a mission-driven global company, Harvard Business Publishing is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, trust, and engagement where everyone is welcome, valued, respected, and feels they belong. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, we offer meaningful programs focused on career development and employee wellness, such as education reimbursement and early-release Summer Fridays!

HBP is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a 6-month part-time contract opportunity with the potential for extension.

Key Skills
Project ManagementClient EngagementLeadership DevelopmentProgram DeliveryRisk ManagementScope ManagementRelationship BuildingConsultative ApproachPlanningOrganizationCustomer FocusCommunicationBusiness AcumenMS OfficeWebExMS Teams
Categories
Management & LeadershipEducationConsultingAdministrative
Benefits
Education ReimbursementEarly-Release Summer Fridays
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Project Manager will be responsible for owning the entire delivery process for assigned leadership development programs, ensuring high-quality execution on time and within budget while serving as the main point of contact for clients and coordinating internal teams.
📋Job Type
part time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
4317
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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