This Programme Manager post supports the Genetics of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Study, a translational genomics programme at the University of Southampton. The work centres on coordinating projects, milestones, budgets and funder reporting across research partners, including University Hospital Southampton and international collaborators. It sits at the interface of genomics informatics, the IRIDIS high-performance computing service, the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre and the SETT group. Fit depends on significant project or programme management experience in research, healthcare or another complex setting.
What the job involves
- Provide programme management support across a portfolio of genomics and clinical research activities
- Coordinate collaborations, meetings, project plans, milestones, reporting and governance
- Monitor programme progress, budgets, risks and deliverables
- Support research governance, ethics, data-sharing and compliance
- Maintain oversight of research data assets, documentation and operational processes
- Act as a key point of contact for researchers, clinicians, funders and external partners
- Support recruitment, onboarding and coordination of project staff and students
- Assist with funding applications, renewals and funder reporting
- Contribute to communication, dissemination and public engagement, including Patient and Public Involvement
What’s required
Experience
- Significant project or programme management experience in research, healthcare, higher education, life sciences, software development or a similar complex environment
- Strong track record of delivering multiple projects to agreed deadlines and objectives
- Experience of project planning, risk management, reporting and stakeholder coordination
- Experience managing budgets and preparing reports for programme boards, funders or senior stakeholders
- Experience of working with sensitive information
Skills & knowledge
- Efficient, highly organised, detail-oriented approach with a can-do attitude
- Confident use of project management and collaboration software
- Strong spreadsheet and documentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands and maintain momentum across workstreams
Other
- Understanding of governance and data protection requirements
Nice to have
- Recognised project management qualification
- Experience working within scientific and healthcare environments
What’s offered
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive and inclusive working culture
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment
- Generous annual leave
- Competitive pension scheme
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