Project Manager

The Oxford Internet Institute – founded in 2001 - is a multidisciplinary research and teaching department of the University of Oxford, dedicated to the social science of the Internet.

We are looking to appoint a Grade 8 Project Manager for the Fairwork project. This is a full-time post, available for a fixed term duration to start immediately for 12 months and is based in Oxford.

The Fairwork project is recruiting a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to play a key role in the coordination of the Fairwork network and its projects. Led by Professor Mark Graham (Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford), the project assesses digital labour platforms and companies in the AI supply chain against principles of fair work and strives to push for positive change in the digital economy. The project has a large established network, operating currently in 39 countries, and with over 200 researchers worldwide.

This is a key and senior role in the project involving tasks such as:

• having oversight of the overall project timelines
• arranging appropriate sequencing of priorities
• ensuring that project deliverables and outputs are planned and delivered effectively and on time
• coordinating with collaborating institutions

The role will be extremely fast paced, technically demanding and will entail working with partners around the world, as well as the Fairwork team based in Oxford (Oxford Internet Institute) and WZB: Berlin Social Science Center (Berlin).

The Project Manager will have outstanding strategic, operational and financial skills and will be used to managing complex projects, with demanding timelines and requirements. This appointment offers a unique opportunity to take on significant operational responsibilities in an exciting multidisciplinary action research project.

Whilst this role is a grade 8 position, we are willing to consider candidates with potential but less demonstrable experience who are seeking a development opportunity, for which an initial appointment would be at grade 7 with the responsibilities adjusted accordingly. This would be discussed with applicants at interview/appointment where appropriate.

More information and full details of the requirements for this post can be found in the Job Description link below.

Further queries can be directed to Prof. Mark Graham – mark.graham@oii.ox.ac.uk or Dr Funda Ustek-Spilda – funda.ustek@oii.ox.ac.uk.

You will be required to upload a supporting statement, a CV, and details of two referees as part of your online application. The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday UK Time on 25th June 2024. Only online applications received before then will be considered.

Interviews for those short-listed are currently planned to take place on 10th July 2024.

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