Programme Manager (469923)
 

Salary: £33,309 - £40,927 per annum

FTE: 1

Term: Fixed for 1 year

Closing date: 23 August 2022

 

The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological institution and has a long history of working with industry to deliver strong business growth from access to research and innovation expertise. The latest major initiative continuing to deliver on this track record is through the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS).
NMIS is a group of industry-led manufacturing research and development facilities transforming skills, productivity and innovation, helping to make Scotland a global leader in advanced manufacturing. At the heart of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland in Renfrewshire; it is operated by the University of Strathclyde and supported by Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, High-Value Manufacturing Catapult, Skills Development Scotland, Scottish Funding Council and Renfrewshire Council.

The Programme Management Office (PMO) is part of the NMIS Operations Group that provides a framework of management and support for project and programme delivery. An opportunity for a Programme Manager role has emerged as part of recent changes to the PMO structure and team.

You will work with Technical team project leads to ensure that projects are undertaken within the financial and resource constraints available and you will monitor and manage project progress, ensuring that the contracted outputs are delivered to the customers’ satisfaction. You will contribute to the coordination of the overall programme financial management of the core research programmes. These activities will ensure that the NMIS delivers against customer requirements and expectations thereby promoting on-going research funding opportunities growth in the NMIS research project portfolio.

To be considered for the role you will be educated to a minimum of degree level (or equivalent experience), with substantial project management experience within a relevant research or manufacturing environment e.g. industry, commerce, the public sector or the higher education sector. You will have experience in project management processes and system development, implementation and operation and you will have proven analytical and interpretational skills with experience of collating, writing and presenting complex reports. You will be an excellent communicator with confidence in presenting to diverse audiences with an ability to effectively transfer skills and knowledge to others. You will have the ability to co-ordinate team activities, work as part of a team, and influence a variety of stakeholders.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Christopher Lewis, Head of Programme Delivery (Christopher.lewis@strath.ac.uk).

 

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Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Staff Category
Administrative and Professional Services
Type of Employment
Fixed-term
Working Hours
Full-time
Vacancy Description
 

Salary: £33,309 - £40,927 per annum

FTE: 1

Term: Fixed for 1 year

Closing date: 23 August 2022

 

The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological institution and has a long history of working with industry to deliver strong business growth from access to research and innovation expertise. The latest major initiative continuing to deliver on this track record is through the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS).
NMIS is a group of industry-led manufacturing research and development facilities transforming skills, productivity and innovation, helping to make Scotland a global leader in advanced manufacturing. At the heart of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland in Renfrewshire; it is operated by the University of Strathclyde and supported by Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, High-Value Manufacturing Catapult, Skills Development Scotland, Scottish Funding Council and Renfrewshire Council.

The Programme Management Office (PMO) is part of the NMIS Operations Group that provides a framework of management and support for project and programme delivery. An opportunity for a Programme Manager role has emerged as part of recent changes to the PMO structure and team.

You will work with Technical team project leads to ensure that projects are undertaken within the financial and resource constraints available and you will monitor and manage project progress, ensuring that the contracted outputs are delivered to the customers’ satisfaction. You will contribute to the coordination of the overall programme financial management of the core research programmes. These activities will ensure that the NMIS delivers against customer requirements and expectations thereby promoting on-going research funding opportunities growth in the NMIS research project portfolio.

To be considered for the role you will be educated to a minimum of degree level (or equivalent experience), with substantial project management experience within a relevant research or manufacturing environment e.g. industry, commerce, the public sector or the higher education sector. You will have experience in project management processes and system development, implementation and operation and you will have proven analytical and interpretational skills with experience of collating, writing and presenting complex reports. You will be an excellent communicator with confidence in presenting to diverse audiences with an ability to effectively transfer skills and knowledge to others. You will have the ability to co-ordinate team activities, work as part of a team, and influence a variety of stakeholders.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Christopher Lewis, Head of Programme Delivery (Christopher.lewis@strath.ac.uk).

 

Click here for full details.