R&D Programme Manager - Maternity Cover FTC at Carbon Clean Solutions

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

R&D Programme Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Controls, Resource Allocation, Risk Management, Budget Management, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Team Collaboration, Process Improvement, Technical Discipline, Research Operations, Grant-Funded Projects, Ambiguous Situations, Global Teamwork

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Own and oversee the Research Programme of projects from inception to delivery, ensuring strategic alignment with organisational goals by working closely with the Innovation function including the Head of Research and other key stakeholders. Develop and status R&D Programme annual budget, resource plan and schedule in line with priorities set by the Innovation function Oversee and status report actuals/forecast cost against budgets to enable key decision making by the Innovation Leadership team Identify and proactively manage and escalate R&D programme risks Oversee resource allocation against capacity in line with prioritization. Escalate resource insufficiencies Partner with business units (such as the PMO and Supply Chain) to define and embed new processes, systems, or technologies to improve programme delivery/reporting. To be successful in this role a strong selection from the below knowledge, skills and experience will be required Experience in a technical discipline to understand the basis of the R&D development cycle from basic principle / initial concept validation, formulations proof of concept tests and validation. Degree level qualified or equivalent experience. Demonstrable experience in supporting R&D programme delivery phases of industrial projects. Demonstrable experience in supporting the delivery of early-stage research projects and programmes. Project or Programme Management Qualifications are an advantage but hands-on experience, and self-development from that experience, are a must. Experience in research-type operations and government grant-funded projects with multiple stakeholders. Knowledge of project controls and project management critical success factors with demonstrated experience of how they can impact performance. Demonstrable experience in ambiguous and changing circumstances. Working effectively with globally dispersed teams and supply chains. Evidenced relationship building skills, especially remotely Proven track record of stakeholder management Strong interpersonal and communication skills – able to influence both with and without authority across remote/dispersed teams and create a sense of community amongst project and supplier teams We give you: The opportunity to continue to develop both personally and professionally, in our rapidly growing company A brilliant company culture that encourages initiative, collaboration, and positivity at work Great office environment in our new London HQ, close to the South Bank, and Waterloo, Blackfriars and London Bridge stations Hybrid working – with the flexibility to work from home for up to 3 days a week Benefits & perks include: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Private Healthcare (family cover available for all colleagues) Health Cash Plan Income Protection and Critical Illness Cover Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programme Generous pension contribution – minimum of 5% contributed by the company Cycle to Work Scheme Electric Car Scheme Employee Perks scheme Support towards professional qualification and memberships Equal Opportunities We are passionate and committed to our people. At Carbon Clean, you will be working in an inclusive environment. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation and identity, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Own and oversee the Research Programme of projects from inception to delivery, ensuring strategic alignment with organisational goals. Identify and proactively manage and escalate R&D programme risks while overseeing resource allocation and budget management.