Project Manager

Elevate Great
Edinburgh
3 weeks ago
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Are you an experienced project manager with a drive for innovation, social impact, and really making a difference for society? Elevate Great is looking for aProject Managerto drive the success of ourinnovation, ensuring the effective delivery of high-impact projects that shape a more equitable society.


About the Role

The project manager role is critical in delivering our innovation ventures and business advisory projects to drive the development of new products, services, or workstreams from concept to market. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in early-stage innovation, enjoys solving complex problems, and can translate market needs, user insights, and strategic objectives into scalable solutions.


The postholder will be responsible for building and launching new initiatives, including supporting a business advisory offering for non-profits. They will apply lean and agile methodologies to define problem statements, develop hypotheses, design MVPs, prototype, test, and measure impact.


Who we are

Elevate Great is a not-for-profit Equity Catalyst that strives for a society where everyone can flourish. We want to get to the root of the problem, so we follow the evidence and invest upstream. By getting early childhood right, we believe we can unlock human potential right now and for the future.


We partner with individuals, organisations, and communities that are driving innovative, evidence-based solutions rooted in early childhood - the foundation for a life full of potential. Elevate Great is not just our name; it’s what we do:We use methodological innovations in data science and combine them with entrepreneurial know-how to scale great research, solutions, and ideas that can change our future, one child at a time.


Key Responsibilities of Project Manager:


Product Development:Design and launch new products and services that are user-centred, evidence-based, and viable.Develop and test Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) using rapid prototyping and iterative design.


Agile Product Management & Operational Execution:Efficient, user-driven product development that balances innovation with execution. Own the end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept to implementation, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.


Go-to-Market Strategy & Stakeholder Engagement:Building high adoption and engagement with Elevate Great’s products and services, leading to meaningful sector impact. Work with marketing and partners to position and promote new services.


Data-Driven Decision-Making:Collaborate with the evidence team to measure project effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. Conduct user testing, pilots, and impact assessments to refine products. Define key success metrics and impact measurement frameworks to track performance.


Business Advisory:Work directly with partners to provide tailored business advisory support, helping them refine their strategy, operations, and financial sustainability. Guide partners in improving their business models, revenue generation, and scaling potential. Facilitate workshops, coaching sessions, and strategic planning exercises to support partner growth.


What We’re Looking For


Qualifications:

  • Degree in business administration, economics, management, or a related field.
  • Postgraduate or professional qualification in a business-related subject (desirable).


Experience & Skills:

  • 4-7 years’ experiencein project management or product development.
  • Proven leadership experience, with a strong track record in managing teams.
  • Knowledge ofAgile methodologiesand research literacy.
  • Strongbusiness developmentandnetworkingskills.
  • Experience developing and launchingnew products and services.
  • Understanding of the UK early years service system (desirable).

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