Senior Programme Managers: 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
We are seeking to recruit several Senior Programme Managers across our Programmes: Health and Medical Sciences, Digital Twins & Engineering, and Portfolio
This role sits within the Institute’s Programme Management directorate, which is responsible for the management and delivery of these programmes in support of the senior academic Programme Directors. The team oversees millions of pounds of data science and AI research, training and knowledge exchange programme initiatives in these programmes, ensuring they are managed to business requirements, specification, time and budget
As a Senior Programme Manager, you will be working in a team of academic research and business staff within a unique scientific institution. The Senior Programme Manager will lead a significant portion of the organisation’s team of Programme Managers and Research Project Managers managing delivery of activity under the broad umbrella of the theme of Digital Twins and Engineering and who oversee, plan, organise and communicate new and ongoing activities.
DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Oversee the delivery of millions of pounds annually of data science and AI research, training and knowledge exchange programme initiatives, that fulfil the Institute’s mission and ensuring they are managed to business requirements, specification, time and budget
- Provide support, advice, and challenge to the Programme Directors, Deputy Programme Directors and other scientific leadership roles, including in the implementation of robust programme management processes and protocols, and ensuring compliance with Institute policies and governance
- Responsible for team performance management and professional development, provide leadership and direction to the team, resolving escalated issues and providing managerial oversight & quality control
Person Specification
- Degree in a relevant subject or demonstrated interest in data science and artificial intelligence
- Strongly demonstrated programme and project management skills having previously delivered extraordinary results as a Programme Manager
- Experience of managing multi-disciplinary projects, involving external and internal partners
- Experience of budget management and financial processes with experience of working with Finance teams on budget planning, reporting, reconciliations
- Significant experience in leading and managing a team, managing others with direct line reports, and matrix management
Please see our portal for a full breakdown of the Job Description and Person Specification.
Terms and Conditions
This full-time post is offered on a permanent basis. The annual salary is £56,840-£60,000 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies, https://www.turing.ac.uk/work-turing/why-work-turing/employee-benefits.
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.