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Programme Management

The Alan Turing Institute has ten Programmes of scientific research in key areas of AI and data science, each led by a Programme Director. There are also a small number of significant programmes of activity which sit across several research Programmes.

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.

There are a number of Programme Managers within the team, usually focussed on one research Programme or programme of activity, but who may provide programme management capabilities and support to other projects or activities from time to time as required. Programme managers are not permanently attached to programmes and may be moved to other research programmes in-line with business needs. Programme Managers may also have the opportunity to support other programmes ad-hoc or more formally, where there is a business need.

Bridge AI

Bridge AI is a major new initiative at the Turing, funded by Innovate UK, that is aimed at accelerating the adoption of AI technologies in low maturity sectors across the UK including construction, transport, agriculture and creative industries. The programme will do this by building an innovation network to increase both demand and supply side capability in SMEs, developing end user driven AI technologies and addressing systemic barriers that currently limit adoption.

Working alongside Innovate UK and other delivery partners including Digital Catapult, The Knowledge Transfer Network and The Hartree Centre, the Turing will provide participants of the Bridge AI programme with access to independent scientific advice and mentoring to support development of their AI capability, alongside access to tailored training offers and the support of our AI Standards Hub and Turing Way initiatives.

This role will require working closely with both internal and external partners to ensure smooth delivery of the programme’s objectives. The successful candidate will join a new programme team that is being formed to drive forward the delivery of Bridge AI at the Turing over the next three years, until March 2026.

ROLE PURPOSE

Programme Managers oversee and manage delivery of research projects within the designated Programme/s, within funding parameters and to meet agreed delivery milestones and impact objectives. We anticipate that the postholder will to demonstrate initiative, balance and accountability in addition to the core values of Turing and their commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as described in the Turing’s EDI Principles and Our Values (below).

The post holder plans, organises and communicates 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).

This post holder will support the delivery of the Institute’s BridgeAI programme. The Programme Manager is responsible for facilitating smooth operational links between the partner organisations as well as close working within The Alan Turing Institute to ensure the delivery high-quality training and development projects and knowledge exchange in data science and AI.

The role will work closely with:

• The Bridge AI leadership team who provide direction and oversight for the programme.
• A team of Independent Scientific Advisors recruited to deliver the programme, along with a Community Manager to support engagement across the programme.
• Internal and external partner teams to coordinate and deliver the partnerships under the programme.
• Other Senior Programme Managers, Programme Managers, Research Project Managers and researchers across Turing Programmes.
• The functions in the COO’s office, including Finance, HR and Recruitment, Legal, Training, Academic Engagement, Events, Communications.
• Partnerships team, who initiate and nurture non-academic partnerships, shape research projects with partners, negotiate collaborative research contracts, funding and data sharing arrangements.
• Strategic and Project Partners/Funders, who are important stakeholders in post-award delivery and where the effective relationship management and timely reporting provided by Programme Management maximise the opportunity to grow and further build partnerships.

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 Bridge AI leadership team in the implementation of robust programme management processes and protocols. Ensure the programme complies with Institute policies and governance.
• With the Programme Director and other colleagues, shape the programme strategy and set, implement, and regularly review programme objectives and activities, in alignment with the Institute’s strategies.
• Foster, grow and develop the research community engaging with the programme through activities that meet the mutual needs of the programme and the research community.
• Manage the budget for all aspects of the programme, which includes estimating proposal/project costs, forecasting, tracking actuals, and reconciliations.
• Highlight impact, outcomes, outputs of the programme and promote its successes with stakeholders.
• Monitor all activities, review risks, issues and progress, taking actions or escalating as necessary to ensure minimum impact on programme.
• Deliver regular updates and communications of programme information, highlighting risks and opportunities to stakeholders, internally and externally. Cultivate strong relationships with programme stakeholders.
• Responsible for performance management and professional development of one or more Research Project Managers (where applicable).
• Cultivate strong relationships with programme stakeholders, including strong open working relationship with funders, strategic partners and delivery partners across the programme.

• Degree or equivalent level of professional qualifications and/or experience with a demonstrated interest in data science and artificial intelligence
• Demonstrated programme and project management and organisational skills
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects, involving external and internal partners;
• Budget management and financial processes; experience working with Finance on budget planning, reporting, reconciliations;
• Experience negotiating, managing and monitoring contracts;
• Ability to work in uncertainty, and to map out risks/benefits of potential solutions to problems arising;
• Structured and proactive approach to work, comfortable multi-tasking and able to re-prioritise as required;
• Ability to renegotiate deadlines and deliverables appropriately and seeking advice as required to maintain stakeholder buy-in;
• Able to present complex information in an audience-appropriate format
• Ability to coach and mentor others

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the apply button below. You will need to register on the applicant portal and complete the application form including your CV and covering letter. If you have questions about the role or would like to apply using a different format, please contact us on 020 3862 3546 or email [email protected].

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If you are an internal applicant and wish to apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter directly to [email protected] and your application will be considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 23 April 2023 at 23:59

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This full-time post is offered on a fixed-term basis for 36-months initially. The annual salary for full-time hours is £51,025 - £54,500, plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies, https://www.turing.ac.uk/work-turing/why-work-turing/employee-benefits

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.

We are committed to building a diverse community and would like our leadership teal to reflect this. We therefore welcome applications from the broadest spectrum of backgrounds.

Reasonable adjustments to the interview process will be made for any candidates with a disability.

Please note all offers of employment are subject to obtaining and retaining the right to work in the UK and satisfactory pre-employment security screening which includes a DBS Check.

Full details on the pre-employment screening process can be requested from [email protected].

The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter. We expect staff to come to our office at least 4 days per month. Some roles may require more days in the office; the hiring manager will be able to confirm this during the interview.