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About the Role

• The Commissioning Editor will support the acquisition and development of research content in print and online on Lexis+ in line with Legal Markets strategic direction.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning, developing, and managing new content across multiple market sectors, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Identifying opportunities for new titles and new editions to meet revenue and commissioning targets.
• Building business cases and collaborating with authors, reviewers, and stakeholders to deliver commercially viable products.
• Managing the end-to-end commissioning process, including budgets, contracts, timelines, and quality standards.
• Contributing to budgeting, re-forecasting, and portfolio management to meet revenue and profitability goals.
• Conducting market and competitor research to inform commissioning decisions and product development.
• Supporting sales and marketing initiatives by gathering customer feedback and contributing to go-to-market activities.
• Leveraging technology, including AI tools, to streamline workflows and improve commissioning efficiency.

Requirements

• Have experience in commissioning, publishing, or content development (preferably in legal or professional sectors).
• Demonstrate strong project management skills, with ability to deliver high-quality content on time and within budget.
• Apply commercial awareness and ability to align publishing initiatives with revenue and market needs.
• Use analytical skills to gather and apply insights from customers, markets, and competitors, with attention to inclusivity and relevance.
• Communicate effectively and build respectful, collaborative relationships with authors, reviewers, and stakeholders.
• Support contract negotiation and management, with guidance, transparency, and fairness.
• Proactively use technology and digital tools, including accessible platforms, to enhance productivity and streamline workflows.
• Stay organised and detail-oriented, managing multiple priorities independently while seeking support and escalating issues when needed.

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About the Role:

• We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager & Agile Coach to lead and deliver strategic initiatives within Global Nexis Solutions. This role is embedded within the development team and works cross-functionally with Engineering, UI/UX, Product Management, and key stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of software projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management expertise, agile coaching capabilities, and a proactive leadership style to drive continuous improvement and value delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery & Leadership

• Own the end-to-end delivery of software projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Facilitate project planning, release scheduling, and change management.
• Track and communicate progress toward goals and milestones.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies (RAID) early and effectively.

Agile Coaching & Team Enablement

• Provide agile coaching to development teams and product partners.
• Promote iterative and incremental delivery of value.
• Lead retrospectives and analyze metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Support teams in staying focused, organized, and aligned with delivery goals.

Cross-Team Collaboration & Communication

• Coordinate dependencies and foster communication across teams.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Track meeting minutes, actions, and follow-ups to ensure accountability.

Personal Success Characteristics:

• Self-Starter – Takes initiative and drives work forward without waiting for direction.
• Detail-Oriented & Organized – Manages multiple priorities with precision and clarity.
• Effective Time Manager – Optimizes time for self and team to meet deadlines.
• Strong Communicator – Tailors messaging to various audiences across the organization.
• Leadership Presence – Influences outcomes calmly and confidently, setting a tone of urgency and focus.

Skills & Knowledge Requirements:

Project Management Expertise

• Scheduling, release planning, and resource allocation.
• Risk identification and mitigation.
• Performance management and stakeholder communication.
• Dependency and change management.

Agile Methodologies

• Deep understanding of Agile principles and delivery frameworks (Scrum, Kanban).
• Experience with scaled Agile frameworks (Scrum-at-Scale, SAFe, LeSS).
• Proven track record in coaching teams and stakeholders in Agile practices.

Soft Skills

• Executive presence and facilitation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Skilled in negotiation and presentation.