PermanentInterview dates: 1st stage (5,6 and 9 Nov) online/Remote; 2nd stage: face to faceThe Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships. We committed to spend 16bn in the ten years to 2032, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and through our ‘Solutions’ programmes we are taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health.These challenges need the bold science we support, but they won’t be solved by science alone.We are recruiting Programme Managers to join our Strategy Integration team and help turn the priorities of our Solutions programmes into coordinated delivery and impact. These roles combine strong programme management practice with strategic insight, helping teams maintain oversight of delivery, make informed choices and strengthen alignment across Wellcome. You will help teams translate strategic choices into deliverable plans, maintain a clear view of progress, risks and dependencies, and work effectively across organisational boundaries. Strategy Integration connects strategy, planning and delivery. By bringing together external insight, programme information, managing risks, dependencies and resources, and helping teams make effective use of data and digital tools, you will support informed decision-making, collaboration and continuous learning, enabling programmes to adapt and thrive as evidence, opportunities and organisational priorities evolve.Translate strategic priorities into clear programme plans, milestones and accountabilities, helping teams deliver against shared goals and intended outcomes.Connect work across research, policy, engagement and other functions, building alignment, managing dependencies and enabling effective collaboration.Lead planning and prioritisation activities that help teams focus effort and resources on the areas where they can have the greatest impact.Coordinate programme delivery by managing milestones, risks, dependencies, budgets and resource planning, ensuring challenges are addressed and momentum is maintained.You will be confident creating clarity across complex programmes, connecting different perspectives and helping teams make informed decisions and maintain momentum. Minimum Criteria: Significant experience managing complex programmes, projects or portfolios involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities and interdependent workstreams.Experience identifying, managing and mitigating programme risks, dependencies and delivery challenges, including escalating issues and supporting their resolution.Evidence of building effective working relationships and influencing stakeholders across functions, teams or organisations where there is no direct reporting line.Experience using data, evidence, programme metrics and insight to inform prioritisation, monitor progress and support decision-making.Up to 500 words)Using short summaries please provide specific details of up to two different initiatives or projects you have been directly involved in that are relevant to this role. For each initiative or project please use up to 250 words to describe your role (e.g. team leader, team member), the purpose of the activity (i.e. its aims), and the major contributions you personally made.You can view the full job description on our websiteYou can read more about the benefits we offer our employees on our websiteOur Hybrid Way of WorkingWe understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best.At Wellcome we have a hybrid way of working which is 3 days in our Euston Road offices (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office.Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we doDiversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. Please visit our website for more information on adjustments and accessibility, or contact us at jobs@wellcome.
Senior Manager, Program Manager in London employer: Wellcome Trust
The Wellcome Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to global health initiatives while working in a collaborative and inclusive environment. With a strong commitment to diversity and continuous learning, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and tackle complex challenges in machine learning. The hybrid working model allows for flexibility, ensuring that team members can balance their professional and personal lives effectively while making a meaningful impact on health inequalities worldwide.
