Research Programme Manager - Cambridge Compiler Lab (Fixed Term)

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

The Department of Computer Science and Technology is an academic department that encompasses computer science along with many aspects of engineering, technology, and mathematics. We have a world-wide reputation for academic research with consistent top research ratings. The Department has an open and collaborative culture, supporting revolutionary fundamental computer science research, strong cross-cutting collaborations internally and externally, and ideas which transform computing outside the University.

Please follow the link at: https://www.cst.cam.ac.uk to find out more about our Department.

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to design, implement, and oversee the research programme of the Cambridge Compiler Lab in collaboration with the head of the research group and the entire research team. They will ensure that the research group defines clear and ambitious objectives and timelines, leading to research outputs with measurable impact for broader communities. Through the establishment of workflows, systems, collaborative workshops and strategy sessions, they will track progress and maintain accountability for shared research goals, facilitate research activity and productivity and ensure compliance with relevant policies.

The Programme Manager will develop and manage operational systems, collaborative workshops and strategy sessions to ensure active engagement of academic stakeholders, empowering them to contribute effectively to deliverables. They will foster innovative collaboration, building and sustaining relationships with and between internal and external stakeholders, industry collaborators, policy makers, practitioners and community groups to drive the delivery of impactful outcomes, ensuring open communication and shared understanding.

The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level, or possess a Level 6 vocational qualification or equivalent experience. They will bring proven expertise in research administration, having previously established governance and monitoring systems that support high-performing research environments. Experience in financial oversight is essential, including budget preparation, expenditure tracking, and detailed reporting. Strong project management skills are crucial, with the ability to plan, monitor, and evaluate large-scale initiatives while managing multiple priorities to measurable outcomes. Proactivity, a keen problem-solving mindset, and the ability to work independently under pressure are key attributes for success in this role.

This post is available on a full-time basis; however, we are committed to supporting flexible working and will consider part-time applications from candidates able to work a minimum of 40% FTE.

Informal queries can be directed to Dr Tobias Grosser at tcg40@cam.ac.uk

If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact hr-admin@cst.cam.ac.uk

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit :

http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/57244

Please upload your CV and covering letter when applying for the role. If you upload any additional documents, which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please quote reference NR51238 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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