Programme Manager (Cancer Genomics) at University of Birmingham

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £45,585 to £54,395, with potential to progress to £61,198 once in post. Grade 8

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract up to March 2027  

The Research Programmes & Infrastructure team, part of the College of Medical & Dental Sciences Research Office, is a vibrant hub for Professional Service staff (~60 individuals) supporting high-value, strategically important projects and programmes. We work closely with both Professional Services colleagues and Academics across the University and partner organisations, particularly NHS colleagues, to maximise the impact of funded research, much of which has direct patient relevance. The portfolio of research supported is wide ranging (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/medical-dental/index.aspx), including a large portfolio of large-scale research programmes and infrastructure awards funded by charities, government and other major health research funders. 

Job summary

A number of high-value projects and programmes have been awarded through which Birmingham is expected to take a national leadership role in driving transformative health research and clinical innovation, including in the field of translational cancer genomics. We are seeking ambitious individuals to manage large programmes or project portfolios, working as part of an inclusive, supportive team, both with our academic and clinical leaders and our external partners, regionally, nationally and globally. There are wide-ranging opportunities for personal development, and we welcome those with relevant experience not in a traditional academic setting.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience

• Significant project management experience (ideally in large and/or complex projects), as well as wider relevant experience (which may include a degree or relevant equivalent professional qualification – although these are not essential). Relevant formal Project Management qualifications such as APMP, Prince2 or MSP are also useful, but not essential.
• Authoritative knowledge of the work practices, processes and procedures relevant to the role, including broader sector/commercial awareness.
• Evidence of literacy and numeracy, with the ability to write clearly for a variety of audiences, and to produce and analyse source material, information and data.
• Proven ability to meet targets, with minimal supervision to deadlines
• Substantial experience of engaging, and collaborating, with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills that will help to identify and implement improvements and efficiencies across the project or projects you work on
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including orally and in writing, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Experience of managing large financial budgets along with experience of budget planning and forecasting
• Highly proficient IT skills, including the MS Office suite. You should be confident and able to quickly learn new IT skills and software packages as required 
• Excellent people management skills, with some experience of leading, motivating and managing teams
• High level of self-motivation and personal accountability with ability to plan and deliver goals to deadlines under pressure
• Experience of championing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in own work area.

We welcome informal enquires, which can be made to Claire Fenlon (c.m.fenlon@bham.ac.uk)

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