Project Manager

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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 ensure that suitable management of the projects allocated to you is in place to enable reliable planning and informed decision making and provide accurate and informative reporting through the use and maintenance of appropriate project tools and reporting. A rigorous approach to formal project management is essential and an ability to analytically interpret, record and present project plans, risks and performance data to investigate project issues is vital.

The Hartree Centre Programme Management Office follow closely the approach promoted by the UK Association for Project Management whilst being tailored for use within a complex collaborative research and innovation environment. You will be expected to help develop these methods and processes as a member of the team in the interests of continuous improvement.

Duties Include:

• Own the delivery of a portfolio of projects from scoping through to completion on behalf of the Centre.


• Liaise with 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 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.
  
  APM PMQ project management certification or relevant demonstrable experience in providing professional project management services to a complex organisation.


• Comprehensive experience of delivering technical projects as a project manager within a complex delivery environment.


• Up-to-date understanding and evidence of applying formal project management methods, controls and processes to technical projects.


• Demonstrable excitement for our projects.


• Strong communication and personal skills, good writing style, comprehensive experience of creating and proving written and verbal reports and presentations.


• Ability to integrate into and lead project delivery activities in a highly collaborative and semi structured environment.


Our centre uses a range of project management and administrative tools, therefore a good working knowledge of Microsoft office applications such as PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word and Excel will also be key.

We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Whatever our role, we have the freedom to explore, learn and connect, as part of a community that loves to share knowledge and support one another.

As one of Europe's largest research organisations, this is a place where there's always something new to learn - about the world around us, about your career, but most of all, about yourself. Join us and discover what's possible.

About The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

As one of Europe's largest research organisations, we ask the biggest questions in the universe to find answers that change the world around us. We seek understanding. We're proud of the impact we make. And we're committed to helping build a globally competitive, knowledge-based UK economy. Being part of all this means contributing to work that pushes boundaries and creates possibilities. You'll work with, and learn from, true experts. Whatever your role, you'll be free to question, and encouraged to share ideas. And, in a positive and supportive culture, you'll discover just what a difference you can make when you're equipped and inspired to excel.

We're a place where curious minds thrive. Not bound by profit, we explore ideas that others don't, ask questions that others won't, and discover answers that others are not equipped to find. And, alongside Mars landings and black holes, we also explore diverse, international projects in everything from science and engineering to computing and technology. Whether it's at the cutting edge or behind the scenes, our work is intellectually challenging. It's very often ground-breaking. And it's endlessly, irresistibly fascinating., UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.

Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation., UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.

STFC values their employees by offering a benefits package designed to provide an excellent work/life balance. This includes 30 days' annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege holidays, flexible working hours, exceptional average salary pension scheme, social and sporting activities and societies and a subsidised restaurant., Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI.

The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.