We are recruiting an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual with proven managerial and technical knowledge to manage the DigitAl ManufacTUring Transformation PlatforM (DATUM) project.
DATUM is a project focussed on engaging with companies in the management and expansion of applied research, innovation and knowledge transfer in Digitised Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 funded by SEUPBs through PEACEPLUS (Innovation Challenge Fund) and is delivered by AMIC in partnership with Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR).
As DATUM Project Manager, the post holder will be a dedicated project manager for the DATUM project responsible for coordinating the delivery of the PEACEPLUS DATUM project in line with contractual responsibilities to the funder, Special EU Programme Board (SEUPB). The post holder will coordinate the project across all partners liaising with staff and acting as a contact point between the Lead Partner, Project Partners and funders. The post holder will define and maintain the standards for the DATUM project and support the administration and delivery of the project. The postholder will ensure the risks and issues are monitored for quality, the recruitment and procurement procedures are adhered to, and financial controls are in place in line with University and funders processes and procedures.
The post holder will provide specialist project management leadership, delivery and expertise to ensure successful delivery of the DATUM project.
The postholder will be based in the AMIC Project Office but will work collaboratively with colleagues from across the wider Faculty, University functions and external stakeholders to deliver the DATUM project that will transform manufacturing capability and productivity across the region.
About the person:
The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate they have the following:
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.
This is a three year fixed term post. 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-andbenefits
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.
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Candidate Information
