Delivery Programme Manager (43177)
 

Salary Range: £30,738 - £37,768
FTE: 1
Term: Fixed (24 months)
Closing Date: 12 August 2016

The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow possesses a large internationally rated Engineering Faculty with a proud history of successful joint ventures with industrial and enterprise partners. As part of the University’s strategic development, the Power Networks Demonstration Centre (PNDC) has been established in Wardpark North near Cumbernauld. The PNDC is a world-class facility with dedicated staff that accelerates the adoption of new, 'smart' technologies within advanced power grids, supporting the increased accommodation of renewable energy, electric vehicles and demand side management. The £12.5 million Centre - the first of its kind in Europe – has been founded by the University of Strathclyde and leading energy companies including Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution, with support from Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Funding Council. With the addition of UK Power Networks, Vodafone, S&C Electric, Omicron, Locamation and Yambay, the Centre has expanded its membership to eight industry partners and this growth is set to continue.

The PNDC provides: a purpose-built platform for showcasing state of the art electrical distribution, generation, storage and demand side innovation; a rapid technology pipeline accelerating the proving and deployment of integrated smart grid solutions with commercial partners; a realistic and controllable test bed from primary plant to state-of-the-art control room for the development of emerging smart grid technologies that will support the realisation of a de-carbonised grid.

The PNDC seeks to appoint a Delivery Programme Manager to orchestrate the delivery of a diverse portfolio of research projects in the Smart Grid domain. The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, delivery and reporting for projects from a variety of customers and funding sources. The project team work across member directed core research as well as grant funded research projects and commercial bi-lateral research projects for external customers. You will also be responsible for day to day co-ordination, organisation and management of the research team, reporting to the Research and Development Manager. You will be primarily based at the PNDC in Cumbernauld although some travel will be required.

To be considered for this role, you will be educated to a minimum of degree level (or equivalent experience) with substantial project management experience with in a relevant environment such as research, industry, commerce, public sector or higher education sector. You will have experience in managing multiple projects and small teams over a number of years, with a solid background in project and programme management methodologies. 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. Experience in industrial project/programme management may be useful, as would an awareness of the Energy Utilities industry and Smart Grid. A qualification in project or programme management is desirable.

For informal enquiries, please contact Alan Dunn, COO, at alan.dunn@strath.ac.uk or on 01236 617161.

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Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Department/School
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Staff Category
Administrative and Professional Services
Type of Employment
Fixed-term
Working Hours
Full-time
Vacancy Description
 
Salary Range: £30,738 - £37,768
FTE: 1
Term: Fixed (24 months)
Closing Date: 12 August 2016

The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow possesses a large internationally rated Engineering Faculty with a proud history of successful joint ventures with industrial and enterprise partners. As part of the University’s strategic development, the Power Networks Demonstration Centre (PNDC) has been established in Wardpark North near Cumbernauld. The PNDC is a world-class facility with dedicated staff that accelerates the adoption of new, 'smart' technologies within advanced power grids, supporting the increased accommodation of renewable energy, electric vehicles and demand side management. The £12.5 million Centre - the first of its kind in Europe – has been founded by the University of Strathclyde and leading energy companies including Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution, with support from Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Funding Council. With the addition of UK Power Networks, Vodafone, S&C Electric, Omicron, Locamation and Yambay, the Centre has expanded its membership to eight industry partners and this growth is set to continue.

The PNDC provides: a purpose-built platform for showcasing state of the art electrical distribution, generation, storage and demand side innovation; a rapid technology pipeline accelerating the proving and deployment of integrated smart grid solutions with commercial partners; a realistic and controllable test bed from primary plant to state-of-the-art control room for the development of emerging smart grid technologies that will support the realisation of a de-carbonised grid.

The PNDC seeks to appoint a Delivery Programme Manager to orchestrate the delivery of a diverse portfolio of research projects in the Smart Grid domain. The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, delivery and reporting for projects from a variety of customers and funding sources. The project team work across member directed core research as well as grant funded research projects and commercial bi-lateral research projects for external customers. You will also be responsible for day to day co-ordination, organisation and management of the research team, reporting to the Research and Development Manager. You will be primarily based at the PNDC in Cumbernauld although some travel will be required.

To be considered for this role, you will be educated to a minimum of degree level (or equivalent experience) with substantial project management experience with in a relevant environment such as research, industry, commerce, public sector or higher education sector. You will have experience in managing multiple projects and small teams over a number of years, with a solid background in project and programme management methodologies. 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. Experience in industrial project/programme management may be useful, as would an awareness of the Energy Utilities industry and Smart Grid. A qualification in project or programme management is desirable.

For informal enquiries, please contact Alan Dunn, COO, at alan.dunn@strath.ac.uk or on 01236 617161.

Click here for more details.