Project Manager (BiCOPS Research Delivery) - Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit - 106288 - Grade 7

Job summary

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our Research Programmes and Infrastructure team, part of the College of Medical & Dental Sciences Research Office. The role will be embedded within the Birmingham Centre for Observational Studies (BiCOPS) and will involve managing designated projects across a School, College or professional service area, or making a contribution to larger University-wide projects as part of a project team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of one or more projects or for contributing to larger University projects, through the provision of significant and high level project management support.
• Developing project plans, identifying (as appropriate) key performance indicators and milestones.
• Reviewing and auditing progress on projects to identify and act on improvements to effectiveness, efficiency and delivery.
• Reporting on progress including the development of reporting mechanisms, writing reports (eg on project budgetary management), and presenting to appropriate meetings such as Project Board or to other key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Degree level or equivalent plus practical managerial experience or significant relevant experience demonstrated through increasingly more demanding roles evidencing the experience necessary for this role.
• Proven track record of successful project management, preferably using one or more project management tools such as Prince2.
• Evidence of literacy and numeracy, with the ability to write clearly, and to produce and analyse information and data.

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