Project and Team Lead (Business Development)

Internal Role Title: Team and Project Lead

Work setup: We operate in a hybrid work environment, and we encourage applicants who are open to working in the office two days a week to apply.

Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 3PM to 11PM Manila time, overlaps with UK operating hours

Employment type: Permanent

Location: Makati City, Metro Manila

Pay range: Php 54,000 to Php 74,000

We value transparency and want to ensure a good fit for both parties. We encourage applicants who are comfortable with this salary range to apply.

Discover a world of endless possibilities with Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a distinguished global academic publisher and assessment organization proudly affiliated with the prestigious University of Cambridge.

We are looking for a dedicated Team and Project Lead to join our Academic Business Development team. The individual will manage and a variety of projects particularly related to Licensing and Rights, ensuring compliance, efficient workflows, and the successful monetization of our content in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Why Cambridge?

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is a world-renowned not-for-profit academic publisher and assessment organisation, proudly part of the prestigious University of Cambridge. With a legacy rooted in over 800 years of educational excellence, we are dedicated to unlocking the potential of learners and educators across the globe.

Joining Cambridge's second largest global office in the Philippines —operating for over 22 years with 1,300+ colleagues— means becoming a part of an extraordinary institution renowned worldwide. We are recognised as a Great Place to Work® for three consecutive years, reflecting our inclusive culture, strong sense of purpose, and commitment to the professional growth and well-being of our people. At Cambridge, we don't just publish books or deliver tests—we empower progress, inspire curiosity, and champion the pursuit of knowledge.

What can you get from Cambridge?

At Cambridge, you'll become a part of a vibrant and forward-thinking community that transcends tradition, fostering a culture of continuous growth and personal development. Here, we provide the right environment for you to thrive, supporting your professional journey and empowering you to reach your highest potential, that is why our pay philosophy is intricately tied to your skills and competencies, ensuring that your compensation aligns with the unique value you bring to the role you are applying for.

The organization offers a wide range of benefits and opportunities including:

• Regular Employment on Day 1
• HMO Coverage and Life Insurance on Day 1
• Paid Annual Leaves (Vacation, Well-being, Flexible, Holiday, and Volunteering leaves)
• Vesting/Retirement package
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Access to well-being programs
• Flexible schedule, hybrid work arrangement and work-life balance
• Opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from diverse branches that will expand your horizons and enrich your understanding of different cultures

What will you do as a Team and Project Lead?  

Reporting to the Senior Business Development Manager, your accountabilities will include:

• Manage a team of 3-5 BD Administrators and Associates, who will be supporting the BD's commercial activities particularly related to licensing and rights sales in an evolving AI landscape. Ensure that line reports have an appropriate workload and are delivering efficient support within their specific remits.
• Manage, coordinate and track projects, particularly those related to licensing and rights sales, developing timelines, best practice and ensuring efficient execution from initiation to completion.
• Stay up to date with the latest developments and tools in AI, and consider what might be useful to the BD Team's daily use, 3rd party partnerships and/or commercial strategy, advising the Director of BD accordingly.
• Work closely with the Senior BD Manager to review and develop best practice across all BD operational processes to ensure that support team resources are used well and efficient.
• Work with BD colleagues to establish and develop workflows, processes, templates and tools where there are gaps or inconsistencies, and ensure documentation is housed centrally and kept up-to-date by dedicated process owners within the team.

Please review the attached job description for further details on the role. 

What makes you the ideal candidate for this role?

An ideal candidate has the following qualities:
Essential:

• Proven ability to plan, organize, and execute complex projects, including setting clear objectives, developing detailed timelines, allocating resources, and tracking progress.
• Excellent skills in facilitating collaboration and communication among diverse internal teams (legal, editorial, technology, business development, finance) and external stakeholders (AI partners, authors, agents)
• Competency in managing a small, specialised team, with a people-first line management approach, that aligns with Cambridge's values.
• Competency in organizing, maintaining, analysing and reporting data related to content assets and licensing agreements
• Ability to understand key contractual terms related to licensing, assist in the preparation and review of legal documents, and ensure compliance with agreement stipulations throughout the project lifecycle

Desirable:

• A strong understanding of intellectual property, copyright, and licensing principles is highly desirable
• Previous relevant work coordinating projects or providing administrative support, ideally within publishing, media, or a legal environment
• Familiarity with core AI concepts, particularly in natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning, and an understanding of how AI tools are being used or developed in the publishing industry

This role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills. As part of the selection process, you will complete an English test to assess your ability in the English language, plus a practical task prior to interview which will be sent via email so, check your inbox/spam for this.

Are you driven by desire to be part of a globally renowned institution that celebrates innovation, embraces inclusion, and empowers learners? Then, we invite you to Pursue your Potential with us.

Only applications received through the system will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The vacancy may close once sufficient applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested, tailor-fit your CV (advantageous if you submit one with a Cover Letter) and submit as early as possible.

Please ensure to upload correct and updated details and documents as these cannot be changed once submitted.Learn more about our hiring process by going through our Candidate Application Guide.

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