Digital Systems Manager (Target Malaria)

Do you want to use your digital systems expertise to support a pioneering global health research programme tackling one of the world’s deadliest diseases?

We are seeking a Digital Systems Manager to join the Faculty of Natural Sciences Digital Services Team at Imperial College London, dedicated exclusively to the internationally recognised Target Malaria project. In this varied and impactful role, you will lead the development, support and continuous improvement of digital systems and services that enable collaborative scientific research across partner institutions in Africa, Europe and North America.

You will play a key role in shaping and supporting Target Malaria’s Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Power Platform environments, ensuring secure, effective and user-focused digital services that support the project’s operational, scientific and regulatory objectives.

What you would be doing:

You will act as the dedicated digital systems specialist for the Target Malaria project, working closely with project stakeholders, researchers and professional services colleagues to deliver high-quality IT and digital solutions.

You will:

• Lead the design, governance and ongoing development of Target Malaria’s Microsoft Power Platform and SharePoint environments.
• Manage and enhance Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI solutions, including the project’s Quality Management System application.
• Analyse business and research requirements and translate them into effective digital solutions and process improvements.
• Oversee ICT access and identity management processes, ensuring compliance with institutional security and governance standards.
• Deliver user support, training and guidance on Microsoft 365 and Power Platform tools.
• Act as a senior point of escalation for complex technical issues and provide expert advice to stakeholders.
• Support IT asset and inventory management processes.
• Work collaboratively with Imperial’s ICT Division, Digital Services colleagues and international project partners in a multicultural and geographically distributed environment.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a proactive and solutions-focused digital systems professional with strong technical expertise and excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

You should have:

• Significant experience administering Microsoft 365 services, particularly SharePoint Online, Teams, and identity/access management.
• Experience developing and supporting Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI.
• Strong understanding of digital collaboration tools, information governance and cybersecurity best practices.
• Experience delivering technical support, training and digital skills guidance to users with varying levels of technical confidence.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working collaboratively in complex project or research environments.
• Experience with IT service management frameworks, IT asset management and Microsoft security/compliance tools would also be advantageous.

Further Information

Target Malaria is a not-for-profit international research consortium developing and sharing innovative genetic technologies to reduce malaria transmission. The project brings together scientists, operational teams and professional specialists from across Africa, Europe and North America in pursuit of safe, evidence-driven and responsible scientific innovation.

This role is based at Imperial’s South Kensington Campus, with occasional travel to the Silwood Park Campus in Ascot as required.

This role is offered on a full time, fixed-term basis until 31 December 2029, with the possibility of extension subject to funding and project requirements. Staff will normally be expected to spend 60% of their time onsite.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Sean Conner, Head of Digital Services - s.conner@imperial.ac.uk.

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