Project Manager (Programme Development)

About the role

Do you have excellent organisation skills and would like to develop a career in project administration and management?

The Department of Surgery & Cancer is seeking to appoint a Project Manager (Programme Development) to join the project team developing an exciting and innovative 4-year undergraduate Masters Science (MSci) in Cancer Convergence Science programme. The programme is a transformational, future-facing degree that prepares students to address the complexity of cancer through integrated scientific, technological, societal and ethical lenses. It offers a pioneering educational experience designed for both scientific excellence and societal impact.

What you would be doing

As an experienced Project Manager you will undertake the day-to-day management of the project. Working closely with the Project Leads, you will draw on your knowledge of PM methodology(ies) to develop and manage the project plan, track progress against specified deliverables and budgets, and ensure that successful outcomes are achieved.

You will be expected use your influence and PM skills to identify and resolve issues, to mitigate risk, and to ensure effective communication and collaboration across a wide variety of stakeholders, while establishing effective working relationships at both Imperial College London and with partner Overseas Research Institutes. The role will require a pro-active approach and engagement with our collaborators across multiple geographical and functional areas of activity to define, manage, and deliver the project. Previous experience of managing projects within an educational, health/medical and/or non-commercial organisation is essential.

What we are looking for

• Educated to degree level with additional professional qualification in project management (i.e., Prince2 or equivalent) or significant relevant experience,


• Evidence of on-going professional development,


• Working knowledge of managing projects in an educational, health or other non-commercial environment,


• Experience of managing projects across multiple organisations. Detailed knowledge of formal project management techniques and tools for successful project delivery,


• Experience of developing and maintaining the project initiation document / project management and associated Gannt chart and controls,


• Experience of developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders,


• Experience of budget management and financial planning,


• Experience of scheduling and taking formal and informal minutes/notes at meetings of differing sizes and composition,

What we can offer you

• Be part of a friendly, welcoming and high-performing project team developing a pioneering 4-year undergraduate programme launching in October 2029


• The opportunity to continue and enrich your career at a world-leading institution while helping to develop a new and unique undergraduate programme as part of our mission to use science for humanity.

• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes).


• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.


• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

This is a full-time post for a 12-month fixed-term contract (in the first instance) based at South Kensington with travel to other sites as required.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact our Academic Lead Ana Costa-Pereira (a.costa-pereira@imperial.ac.uk) or Alison Cambrey, Education Manager (a.cambrey@imperial.ac.uk).