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Research Project Manager

The University of Manchester - SKA Telescope. The Square Kilometre Array (SKA)

Location: Manchester
Salary: £36,024 to £44,263
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 20th November 2023
Closes: 1st December 2023
Job Ref: SAE-023944
 

We are seeking to appoint a Research Project Manager SKA (Synchronisation and Timing) in the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Reporting to the Project Support Operations Manager the Research Project Manager will be responsible for administration of the University of Manchester’s involvement in the SKA Telescope. The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) will be the largest and therefore the most sensitive radio telescope ever built and will play a major role in answering key questions in modern astrophysics and cosmology. It will be one of a small number of cornerstone observatories observing the electromagnetic spectrum that will transform our view of the Universe.

To drive forward progress in the University of Manchester team at this critical point a Project Manager is now needed who will oversee key deliverables in the Synchronisation and Timing (SAT) area, amongst other things. This role will work very closely on a day to day basis with colleagues in the SKAO who work on SAT and will require a solid understanding of the overall SKA project and the place of the SAT team within this structure. The Project Manager will be expected to define deliverables alongside required tasks and timeframes, reporting regularly on progress to key stakeholders and providing leadership and support. They will need to be able to resolve potential conflict and deal with any issues as they arise. The role demands someone who is decisive and works well under pressure. The incumbent will also require a good working knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) practices, used by the SKAO to define, plan and operate construction activities. The SKAO SAFe programme currently comprises of around 15 multi-disciplined and international SAFe Agile development teams.

What you will get in return:

  • Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
  • Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
  • Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
  • Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.       

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Denise Faulkner

Email: denise.faulkner@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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