At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in managing contracts for the world's largest radio telescope project.
- Company: Join a leading team at SKA Observatory, pioneering astronomical technology.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, competitive salary, and work in a dynamic environment.
- Other info: Three-year fixed-term role with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of groundbreaking science and technology that shapes the future.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and a passion for project management.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity to join a highly experienced team of project managers and scientists using state of the art technology to build SKA-Mid, part of what will be the world's largest radio telescope.
The Junior Project Manager SKA-Mid will assist in delivering a number of SKA-Mid Dish contracts (for radio frequency receiver systems and supporting cryogenic, vacuum, and control systems) whilst working closely with the SKA-Mid Dish Project Manager and other key stakeholders including engineers, scientists, and operations planners.
The Junior Project Manager SKA-Mid will report to the Senior Project Manager SKA-Mid, who is responsible for the delivery of the SKA-Mid telescope. The role operates under a matrix structure and the Junior Project Manager SKA-Mid will primarily support the Dish Project Manager in managing Dish-related contracts to scope, schedule, and budget, engaging the support of domain specialists in order to do so.
Through interaction with the Dish Product Delivery Team and others, the Junior Project Manager SKA-Mid will learn about the internal systems and the developing technology under their management. SKA’s Project Managers will form the primary managerial link between the SKA Observatory and the contractors and consultants based in the member countries of the Observatory to ensure successful project delivery and, ultimately, scientific outcomes.
The role is a three-year fixed-term and is based at the SKAO Headquarters at Jodrell Bank, UK.
Junior Project Manager, SKA-Mid Dish employer: Big Science Sweden
Join a pioneering team at SKAO Headquarters in Jodrell Bank, where innovation meets collaboration in the quest to build the world's largest radio telescope. As a Junior Project Manager, you'll benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises professional growth and development, while engaging with cutting-edge technology and a diverse group of experts. With a commitment to meaningful scientific outcomes, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects in an inspiring environment.
