Programme Manager, Tools, Practices, and Systems (TPS): The Alan Turing Institute

The Alan Turing Institute

The Alan Turing Institute is the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence whose mission is to make great leaps in data science and artificial intelligence research in order to change the world for the better.

ROLE PURPOSE

The successful candidate will organise and communicate the start-up of individual projects and initiatives and is responsible for oversight of ongoing activities within the Programme. Funding may originate from Research Councils, external partners and sponsors, or Turing core funding. 

Programme Managers report either to a Senior Programme Manager or the Director of Programme Management, and may have line management responsibility for one or more Research Project Managers. Their relationships are broad and varied, spanning a diverse team of academic research and business staff within the Institute, together with researchers and operational and senior stakeholders within partner organisations (both university partners and funding partners). 

The Programme Manager is responsible for facilitating smooth operational links between the partner universities and research institutes as well as close working within The Alan Turing Institute to deliver high-quality research projects, research programmes, and knowledge exchange in data science and AI.

DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Oversee the delivery of millions of pounds of data science and AI research, training and knowledge exchange programme initiatives, ensuring they are managed to business requirements, specification, time and budget
• Provide support, advice, and challenge to the Programme Director in the implementation of robust programme management processes and protocols. Ensure the programme complies with Institute policies and governance.
• Deliver regular updates and communications of programme information, highlighting risks and opportunities to stakeholders, internally and externally. Cultivate strong relationships with programme stakeholders.
• Manage the budget for the programme, which includes estimating proposal/project costs, forecasting, tracking actuals, and reconciliations.

Person Specification

• Degree or equivalent level of professional qualifications and/or experience.
• Demonstrated project management and organisational skills.
• Experience negotiating, managing and monitoring academic research funding and research contracts.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with and to a wide range of people and audiences at all levels (i.e. Academics, Scientists, Research Managers, and Administrators).
• Production and analysis of reports. Designs and uses data gathering and analytical methods appropriate for each investigation..
• Provides detailed information and advice that influences business plans and longer-term planning, having anticipated and highlighted the issues that need to be taken into account.

Terms and Conditions

This post is offered on a permanent basis, at an annual salary of £46,700 – £50,000 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies,  https://www.turing.ac.uk/work-turing/why-work-turing/employee-benefits

This role is offered on a full-time basis, however, the Institute welcomes all applications. If you wish to apply on job share basis, please ensure this is included in your application when applying for the role.

Application procedure

Please see our jobs portal for full details on how to apply and the interview process.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly.  In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.  Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can also be made for any candidates with a disability.