About the job:
eFutures is recruiting for two project manager (PM) roles.
The eFutures 4.0 project managers (PM) will play a key role in supporting the delivery of a national UKRI (EPSRC) funded work programme, based out of and managed by Queen's University Belfast.
eFutures 4.0 focuses on building a community of electronic systems experts, both nationally (UK) and internationally, via events, conferences, policy papers, visits and other initiatives. The project has four primary work programmes: (1) Semiconductors; (2) Women’s Pilot; (3) Interdisciplinary Conferences; and (4) Policy, road mapping, and futures of technologies and society. There is a significant concentration on futures and foresight practice.
Reporting to a Project Investigator based at Momentum One Zero, the post holders will support the delivery phase of eFutures 4.0, working with colleagues including external stakeholders collaboratively to coordinate project management and operational strategies for eFutures 4.0.
Working within a small, collaborative team, the postholders will provide a wide range of project management skills to ensure the smooth operation and successful delivery of eFutures 4.0.
Some travel and some working outside of standard working times may be required to meet the responsibilities of the post and needs of stakeholders.
About the Person:
The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:
1. Honours degree or equivalent2. Substantial relevant experience that demonstrates the ability to project manage a complex project from inception to completion.3. Experience of working in a higher education environment4. Experience of working on a UKRI funded project5. Evidence of large-scale project planning and management.
To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.
Fixed-term contract (48 months). Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.
What we offer:
Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/HumanResources/pay-reward-and-benefits/.
Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit www.qub.ac.uk/diversity.
If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application - http://go.qub.ac.uk/internationalstaffsupport.Candidate Information