Research Project Manager, Data Centric Engineering

Alan Turing Institute London United Kingdom Programme Management Unit
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Company Description

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

Position

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 and Principal Investigators. 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.

Research Programme: Data Centric Engineering (DCE)

One of the Turing’s longest-established programmes, DCE is built upon strong foundations and continues to pursue an ambitious vision to unite world-leading academic institutions and major industrial partners to address new challenges in data-centric engineering. It is achieving this through a focus on Grand Challenges, which include:

• Resilient and robust infrastructure, such as railways, power plants and supply chains, where predictive modelling is applied to optimise safe operation;

• Monitoring of complex engineering systems to operate old and new infrastructure and vital systems in smarter and safer ways;

• Data-driven engineering design under uncertainty to address fundamental questions of optimal data collection and design optimisation in uncertain environments.

The Programme has generated over £83m of funding in its five year history. It has a strategic partnership with Lloyds Register Foundation and significant project partnerships which include Transport for London, Network Rail, Rolls-Royce, NATS and the Centre for Digital Built Britain.

ROLE PURPOSE

A Research Project Manager at the Turing coordinates the implementation and delivery of advanced data science, AI and modelling research projects, and research engineering innovations in data, software and collaborative practices. The Alan Turing Institute is looking to appoint a Research Project Manager to coordinate and support work across the DCE programme. The Research Project Manager will play a central role in assisting with the overall facilitation of delivery of projects across the programme, supporting the Programme Manager to ensure activity is delivered to requirements, specification, time and budget.

The post holder will work with the programme’s scientific leadership, academic researchers, and industry and funding partners to coordinate each research project under the programme from concept to implementation.

The postholder will coordinate the programme's collaborations with the science research community; this will involve organising meetings and workshops that bring together academics and policy makers. The postholder will be instrumental in ensuring that the programme runs smoothly and delivers on its ambitious aims.

The role reports to the Programme Manager for Data-Centric Engineering.

DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Research project management and delivery

  • Coordinate and oversee the delivery of research projects.
  • Coordinate some of the programme’s events, training, and knowledge exchange initiatives.
  • Maintain up-to-date records that enable effective monitoring, control and evaluation of the programme’s research initiatives.
  • Coordinate the creation of the monthly DCE newsletter
  • Produce and collate regular reports on activity to internal and external partners and funders.

Programme operations and resources management

  • With the Programme Manager, coordinate the delivery of strong programme governance.
  • Resource planning and financial analysis for the programme. This will involve assisting in the preparation of the programme’s budget and finance reports, anticipating future staffing and operational needs, and working with Partnership Development colleagues to identify potential funding sources.
  • Working with the researchers, and Recruitment and HR team as appropriate to manage the recruitment of additional programme researchers..

Requirements

  • Degree or equivalent level of professional qualifications and/or experience
  • Strong project management and organisational skills: the ability to plan, execute, and keep on schedule numerous projects in an organised fashion.
  • Budget management and general financial processes
  • Clear and effective communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to adapt style to suit a wide range of people and audiences at all levels.
  • Strong analytical skills: the ability to define, measure, and track key metrics for each project.

Please see the job description for a full breakdown of the duties, responsibilities and person specification

Other information

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This full time post is offered on a fixed term basis to the end of May 2023 due to the post holder taking on an acting up opportunity until that date. The annual salary is £36,236-£42,000 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies, https://www.turing.ac.uk/work-turing/why-work-turing/employee-benefits

The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter.

From 01 March 2022 we will trial a Hybrid Working Model for an initial six-month trial period. During this period, staff will be expected to work at our British Library office for a number of days per month.

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 020 3862 3546 or email [email protected].

Closing date for applications: 04 September 2022 at 23:59

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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].