Project Manager - Digital Assets at Risk (Fixed Term Contract)

Do you want to lead a project that will preserve the Science Museum's digital history for decades to come?

About us

The Science Museum aims to inspire visitors with its renowned collections of iconic objects and stories of notable scientific achievement, reaching over three million visitors a year through award-winning exhibitions, galleries and exciting range of events and programming.

The Corporate Information team provide the information framework to support and facilitate all of our activity. This includes supporting colleagues in creating and storing museum records in physical and digital formats and providing access to our current and historical information to the public.

We are embarking on the Digital Assets at Risk Project, a major initiative to preserve SMG's audiovisual and complex born‑digital corporate records.

To support the delivery of this new project, we are looking for a Project Manager to join on a fixed term basis until March 2028. This will be a full time, 35 hours per week, based at the Science Museum in London with a minimum of 2 days working onsite.

About the role

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing scope, budgets, risks, and governance to ensure KPIs are met on schedule and within budget. You'll work closely with the Corporate Information team, our Digital Assets Manager, external consultants and stakeholders across the organisation to maintain momentum and keep communication clear throughout the project lifecycle.

You'll bring well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building abilities, communicating effectively with stakeholders across the organisation while maintaining an overarching perspective on the project and its objectives.

Download the Vacancy Information Pack file under 'Attachments' on this vacancy listing on the Science Museum Group website for more details about the role and the application process.

About you

By joining us, you'll bring practical experience leading projects from planning through delivery in audiovisual media or digital technologies. You'll demonstrate the ability to manage budgets, spot opportunities to improve cost efficiency, and develop practical processes, systems and solutions that help projects run smoothly and deliver lasting impact.

Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

What we offer

Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
• Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
• Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
• Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
• All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
• Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
• Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
• Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.