PROJECT MANAGER

Salary: Band D £36,650 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (2 years)
Hours: Full-Time (We understand the importance of work-life balance, and are happy to discuss the possibility of flexible working with applicants)
Location: Daresbury Laboratory – Warrington
Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers, technicians and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it’s sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society.
Come and discover how much you can achieve when you’re surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn and empowered to explore your curiosity.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are currently seeking a Project Manager to join the Hartree Centre to deliver projects that help businesses solve their challenges through the adoption of cutting-edge technology. The role will sit within the Hartree Centre’s Programme Management Office, which provides professional and technical programme management leadership to the Hartree Centre’s wide range of projects.
As project manager you will be responsible for the successful delivery of a range of projects from our portfolio. You will use your understanding and interest in technology alongside your project management experience to manage a range of projects, you will enable reliable planning and informed decision making and provide accurate and informative reporting through the use and maintenance of appropriate project tools and reporting. An understanding of technology and a rigorous approach to formal project management is essential alongside the ability to analytically interpret, record and present project plans, risks and performance data to investigate project issues.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Own the delivery of a portfolio of projects from technical scoping through to completion on behalf of the Centre.
• Liaise with technical PIs, collaborators and project partners to understand and agree technical project requirements, manage key deliverables, agree roles and responsibilities and ensure both internal and external stakeholder commitment is gained and maintained throughout the programme.
• Provide delivery expertise, guidance and input to our projects with particular focus on providing knowledge and understanding relating to project delivery processes, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Maintain an overview of the projects allocated at all times, managing budgets, timelines and resources, whilst working with our partners to ensure all agreed deliverables and outcomes are achieved to time, budget and quality.
• Use the appropriate STFC and UKRI tools to produce relevant reports, manage programme and project plans and monitor and control project finances.
• Lead and manage other internal teams through relevant wider STFC processes (for example the Bid Register), including the preparation of internal and external programme documentation
• Work closely with technical PIs, collaborators, BD teams and other stakeholders in the setup, operation and maintenance of projects including validating technical requirements, leading project initiation activities, creating programme and project schedules, updating resource allocations, developing, curating and populating project reports and closely managing risk and issue logs to ensure successful delivery.