Project Blackbook

Role Description Data Project Manager - Life Sciences - Contract role Consulting Seniority: Senior Consultant - Senior Manager Day rate: £450-£525 outside IR35 Project duration: 3 months starting asap (extension likely; interviews 14th and 15th May) Location: Remote in the UK with ad-hoc travel to London You'll support programme and project delivery across the full Data Value Office (DVO) portfolio, ensuring effective coordination, governance, and execution across multiple workstreams. Drive alignment between data teams, establish consistent planning and reporting practices, and contribute to the development of the future operating model for DVO delivery. We’ve a preference for you to apply directly via our website as the consultancy will eventually view your profile in our platform. If you are already in the community, feel free to quickly apply here or reach out to your Blackbook contact, but no need to re-apply directly. Tasks - Cross‑workstream coordination across the 5 pillars of the Data Value Office - Define and manage plans, including milestones, timelines, dependencies, risks, and issues - Establish and drive structured delivery governance and cadence across all DVO initiatives - Support the DVO leadership team in designing the operating model for how delivery will be organised, tracked, and run across R&D - Facilitate communication and alignment across technical, scientific, and product teams - Ensure consistent progress tracking and stakeholder reporting across the DVO portfolio Qualifications - An independent consultant - Strong project and programme management background (ideally data or technical environments) - Experience working within the data governance and data management ecosystem - Experience coordinating teams with mixed profiles (consultants, developers, SMEs, prototype builders) - Nice to have: 2+ years’ experience in life sciences or pharmaceuticals Company Description We build and manage your on-demand freelance associate bench via a simple, cost effective service.

• Cross‑workstream coordination across the 5 pillars of the Data Value Office • Define and manage plans, including milestones, timelines, dependencies, risks, and issues • Establish and drive structured delivery governance and cadence across all DVO initiatives • Support the DVO leadership team in designing the operating model for how delivery will be organised, tracked, and run across R&D • Facilitate communication and alignment across technical, scientific, and product teams • Ensure consistent progress tracking and stakeholder reporting across the DVO portfolio

• Manage programme delivery across key workstreams, ensuring timelines, risks, and dependencies are effectively controlled • Coordinate stakeholders and delivery teams to keep activity aligned with programme objectives and business priorities • Provide clear governance, reporting, and leadership to drive successful outcomes across the programme.

Role Description Programme Manager (consulting background) - 1099 contract role - Consulting Seniority: Manager - Project duration: 3-4 months with potential extension, starting in mid-June - Location: Remote We’re supporting a consultancy that specialises in business and digital transformation, known for fostering strong relationships while designing and delivering large-scale, complex transformations worldwide. The end-client is in Consumer Goods. They require a Programme Manager with 8-10 years’ experience of project management and delivery with strong stakeholder management and communications skills. The role demands strong delivery focus in a high-pressure environment. We’ve a preference for you to apply directly via the Project Blackbook website as the consultancy will eventually view your profile in our platform. If you are already in the community, feel free to quickly apply here or reach out to your Blackbook contact, but no need to re-apply directly. - Manage programme delivery across key workstreams, ensuring timelines, risks, and dependencies are effectively controlled - Coordinate stakeholders and delivery teams to keep activity aligned with programme objectives and business priorities - Provide clear governance, reporting, and leadership to drive successful outcomes across the programme. Qualifications - An independent consultant - Consultancy background is preferred - Strong project management experience on large-scale transformation programmes - Confident senior stakeholder engagement with resilience under pressure Company Description We build and manage your on-demand freelance associate bench via a simple, cost effective service.

• Create and deliver marketing activity that supports Blackbook’s wider growth strategy • Increase marketing output across channels, including regular LinkedIn and content activity • Support campaign execution and broader top-of-funnel marketing initiatives

Role Description Marketing Lead - Fractional/Contract Role - Day rate: £150-£200 - Time required: Fractional, 1-2 days per month - Project duration: 3 months (rolling contract) - Location: Remote in the UK with occasional meetings with our management team in London Project Blackbook helps consulting firms access high-quality independent talent quickly, flexibly, and with less friction than traditional recruitment models. We’re looking for a fractional marketing consultant to help sharpen how we show up in the market, build credibility with the right audiences, and turn strong commercial momentum into consistent visibility and demand. - Create and deliver marketing activity that supports Blackbook’s wider growth strategy - Increase marketing output across channels, including regular LinkedIn and content activity - Support campaign execution and broader top-of-funnel marketing initiatives Qualifications - 1.5+ years of B2B marketing experience - Ability to turn strategy into practical delivery with minimal oversight - Strong understanding of content, digital marketing, and lead generation activity - Nice to have: Experience in the recruitment/talent industry - Nice to have: Experience in the consulting industry Company Description We build and manage your on-demand freelance associate bench via a simple, cost effective service.

Role: Junior Procurement Manager - Contract role (x4) Consulting Seniority: Junior Consultant - Manager Day rate: £300-£550 Outside IR35 Project duration: 12-18 months Location: Remote with UK/Europe working hours We’re supporting a global construction and property consultancy that advises clients across major real estate, infrastructure and sustainability programmes worldwide. They're seeking 4 Procurement Managers (3-7 years of experience) to lead strategic procurement and category management across major programmes. The role will drive the full category management lifecycle from spend analysis and market intelligence through to sourcing execution, supplier relationship management, and continuous improvement ensuring efficient, cost-effective acquisition of goods and services for data centre clients. We’ve a preference for you to apply directly via the Project Blackbook website as the consultancy will eventually view your profile in our platform. If you are already in the community, feel free to quickly apply here or reach out to your Blackbook contact but no need to re-apply directly. Tasks - Develop and execute category strategies across CAPEX and OPEX spend areas, applying the fully category management lifecycle from spend analysis and market intelligence through to execution - Collaborate with project and client teams to define and track procurement baseline budgets, timelines, and delivery schedules while managing supply chain risk and mitigation strategies - Lead end to end sourcing processes including RFx/ITT development, supplier engagement, bid evaluation, and contract negotiations to achieve best value for clients Requirements - An independent consultant - Proven experience in strategic procurement and/or category management, with a demonstrated track record of delivery (3-7 years of experience) - Industry experience with Data centres, Construction, Pharma, or Oil & Gas - Nice to have: CIPS Qualified (MCIPS), actively working towards MCIPS designation, or demonstrating a clear desire to attain professional CIPS accreditation - Nice to have: Ariba experience

Role: Procurement Manager - Contract role (x4) Consulting Seniority: Consultant - Manager Day rate: £400-£525 £Outside IR35 Project duration: 18 months Location: Remote with UK/Europe working hours We’re supporting a global construction and property consultancy that advises clients across major real estate, infrastructure and sustainability programmes worldwide. They're seeking 4 Procurement Managers to lead strategic procurement and category management across major programmes. The role will drive the full category management lifecycle from spend analysis and market intelligence through to sourcing execution, supplier relationship management, and continuous improvement ensuring efficient, cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. We’ve a preference for you to apply directly via the Project Blackbook website as the consultancy will eventually view your profile in our platform. If you are already in the community, feel free to quickly apply here or reach out to your Blackbook contact but no need to re-apply directly. Tasks - Develop and execute category strategies across CAPEX and OPEX spend areas, applying the fully category management lifecycle from spend analysis and market intelligence through to execution - Collaborate with project and client teams to define and track procurement baseline budgets, timelines, and delivery schedules while managing supply chain risk and mitigation strategies - Lead end to end sourcing processes including RFx/ITT development, supplier engagement, bid evaluation, and contract negotiations to achieve best value for clients Requirements - An independent consultant - CIPS Qualified (MCIPS), actively working towards MCIPS designation, or demonstrating a clear desire to attain professional CIPS accreditation - Industry experience with Data centres, Construction, Pharma, or Oil & Gas - Nice to have: Ariba experience

Role Description We're supporting a global construction and property consultancy that advises clients across major real estate, infrastructure, and sustainability programmes worldwide. They're seeking 4 Procurement Managers to lead strategic procurement and category management across major programmes. The role will drive the full category management lifecycle from spend analysis and market intelligence through to sourcing execution, supplier relationship management, and continuous improvement ensuring efficient, cost-effective acquisition of goods and services for data centre clients. - Develop and execute category strategies across CAPEX and OPEX spend areas, applying the fully category management lifecycle from spend analysis and market intelligence through to execution. - Collaborate with project and client teams to define and track procurement baseline budgets, timelines, and delivery schedules while managing supply chain risk and mitigation strategies. - Lead end to end sourcing processes including RFx/ITT development, supplier engagement, bid evaluation, and contract negotiations to achieve best value for clients. Qualifications - An independent consultant. - Proven experience in strategic procurement and/or category management, with a demonstrated track record of delivery. - Industry experience with Data centres, Construction, Pharma, or Oil & Gas. - Nice to have: CIPS Qualified (MCIPS), actively working towards MCIPS designation, or demonstrating a clear desire to attain professional CIPS accreditation. - Nice to have: Ariba experience. Company Description We build and manage your on-demand freelance associate bench via a simple, cost effective service.

Role: Change Manager (R&D Life Sciences) - Contract role Consulting Seniority: Consultant - Manager Day rate: £300-£550 Outisde IR35 Project duration: 3 months starting asap (extension likely) Location: Remote with ad hoc travel to London We’re supporting a consultancy that specialises in business and digital transformation, known for fostering strong relationships while designing and delivering large-scale, complex transformations throughout the UK. They’re looking for a Change Manager for a client within the life science industry experience (thier Research & Development - R&D - team). You'll design and deliver structured change strategies that enable smooth implementation of transformation initiatives, ensuring people, processes, and systems align to achieve defined business outcomes. We’ve a preference for you to apply directly via our website as the consultancy will eventually view your profile in our platform. If you are already in the community, feel free to quickly apply here or reach out to your Blackbook contact, but no need to re-apply directly. Tasks - Lead the end-to-end change approach for laboratory workflows and discovery processes. ensuring adoption across impacted teams - Manage stakeholder engagement and communications, keeping senior leaders aligned and driving buy-in - Deliver change readiness, impact assessments, and adoption plans (including training and resistance management) Requirements - An independent consultant - 5+ years’ experience in change management, ideally gained within a consulting environment - 1+ years’ experience in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or R&D in other industries