At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage exciting projects in science and technology, collaborating with top experts.
- Company: Join Outsmart Insight, a leader in breakthrough technologies and innovation.
- Benefits: Permanent role with opportunities for growth and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with exposure to cutting-edge topics like AI, climate tech, and space exploration.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of emerging tech and make a real impact on global challenges.
- Qualifications: Graduate degree preferred, with 5+ years in project management and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
The Pitch: It's a fun job with a great team. You’ll speak to a lot of scientists and innovators. We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic self-starter to run projects on our experts platform focused on science, technology and innovation challenges. We are looking for someone smart and detail-orientated to ensure we continue to keep all our moving parts moving. We need someone who thrives on operational excellence and problem solving, is naturally social and who builds relationships and can make sure our community of scientists and engineers feel supported and inspired. You should thrive on thinking fast, getting your hands dirty and keeping a cool head, holding it all together for the team. You’re a great communicator, whether it’s reporting progress on the projects you lead or briefing the research teams. You’re naturally curious and enthusiastic about science and technology.
This is a permanent role for outstanding candidates.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- You’ll play a critical role working closely with our Client Services team, supporting the delivery of client projects by managing the workflow provided by science and technology experts.
- Plan projects, including writing project briefs.
- Directly resource and manage virtual teams of many contributors.
- Coordinate and oversee the execution of projects.
- Monitor schedules and budgets.
- Implement and improve processes and workflows.
You are expected to gain exposure to a wide range of emerging technology topics, such as:
- AI and machine learning
- Autonomous and unmanned systems
- Biomanufacturing
- Climate data & analytics
- Digital Twins
- Future aerospace concepts
- Human-machine interfaces
- Nanomaterials
- Neurotechnologies
- Next-gen renewables
- Quantum sensing
- Satellite communications
- Space propulsion concepts
- Synthetic Biology
REQUIREMENTS
- Graduate or Masters degree (a science or engineering subject preferred).
- 5+ years previous project management experience within a commercial setting.
- Track record of planning projects (short and medium-term), meeting deadlines and managing multiple activities.
- Ability to write clearly, speak articulately and think on your feet.
- You effectively communicate between team members, key stakeholders and everyone else involved.
How to apply
Send a two-page CV and a one-page cover letter to careers@outsmartinsight.com highlighting your suitability for this role.
WHY OUTSMART INSIGHT?
Advances in all the sciences – from robotics and genomics to climate tech and space exploration – are leaving no aspect of our lives untouched. Global challenges in the 21st Century need science, technology and the collective ingenuity of all the big brains on our planet to solve them, which is why we need you. Outsmart Insight is a technology intelligence company at the intersection of where deep tech meets the future. Our focus is on emerging, breakthrough and next-generation technologies. We specialise in horizon scanning, technology monitoring, trend forecasting and innovation scouting, enabling FTSE 100 companies, venture capital firms, multinational R&D and government agencies to be at the forefront of next-generation technology.
CORE COMPANY VALUES
- Smart minds, working together.
- Hard work, rewarded.
- Quality delivered every time.
- Strong client relationships built on trust.
Project Manager employer: Outsmart Insight
Outsmart Insight is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant work culture where innovation and collaboration thrive. As a Project Manager, you'll engage with leading scientists and innovators while managing exciting projects at the forefront of technology and science. With a commitment to employee growth, competitive rewards, and a supportive community, you'll find meaningful opportunities to develop your skills and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in emerging technologies.
