Cyber Ecosystem Project Manager

University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer contribution pension

29 days annual leave plus bank/public

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a Cyber Ecosystem Manager to lead administration for the DiSH project and to coordinate with academic staff, researchers and industry partners. You will help shape project strategy, ensure timely delivery and maintain professional confidentiality in line with university policies.

You will liaise with partners, contribute to communications, and support cross-institutional programmes within the Cyber Ecosystem portfolio, reporting to senior project

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver complex projects to strict deadlines with successful outcomes.
• Experience of budget planning and financial management for large projects.
• Coordinating with multiple organisations and ensuring effective communication, knowledge elicitation and resource sharing.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with academic staff, external partners and industry stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Liaise on behalf of University of Manchester with Cyber Ecosystem organisations and partners.
• Develop and maintain excellent communication between project members, researchers, academics and SMEs.
• Contribute to project strategy and planning.
• As Project Manager for UoM involvement with DiSH, work with the Digital Futures Communications and Engagement Coordinator on Centre for Digital Trust and Security themes.
• Support Cyber Ecosystem programmes and projects including Cyber Focus, Cyber Com, North West Cyber Corridor and Centre for Digital Innovation.
• Report to the School Research and Project Manager and Professor Daniel Dresner; ensure tasks are completed professionally, confidentially and per UoM policies.

Skills

Budget management

Stakeholder coordination

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Prince II qualification

Job description

You will be responsible for:

• liaising on behalf of University of Manchester with other Cyber Ecosystem organisations (including, but not restricted to, GMCA, Manchester City Council, University of Lancaster, University of Salford and Manchester Metropolitan University, Plexal, and Barclays Eagle Labs).
• Develop and help maintain excellent communication between all members of the research project, researchers, academics and SMEs.
• Contribute to project strategy and planning.
• As Project Manager for the UoM involvement with DiSH, the postholder will also work with:
• The Digital Futures Communications and Engagement Coordinator to develop themes associated with the Centre for Digital Trust and Security.
• Cyber Ecosystem programmes and projects including, but not restricted to Cyber Focus, Cyber Com, North West Cyber Corridor, and the Centre for Digital Innovation.
• Reporting to the School Research and Project Manager and Professor Daniel Dresner, Professor of Cyber Security, the Cyber Ecosystem Manager will be responsible for the administration of the project. The post holder will ensure tasks are carried out in a timely manner with a high level of professionalism, confidentiality and in accordance with all UoM policies and procedures.

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

About You

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

Essential Criteria

• The ability to deliver the requirements of complex projects to strict deadlines together with successful outcomes.
• Experience of budget planning and financial management skills for large projects.
• Proven experience of coordinating with multiple organisations and ensuring effective communication, knowledge elicitation, sharing of objectives and resources.
• Have highly developed inter-personal skills necessary to build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of academic staff, external partners and industry stakeholders and to negotiate conflicting views.

Desirable Criteria

• Prince II or similar project management qualification.
• Event management experience.
• Sensitive to the challenges of inter-institutional negotiations and possible conflicts of interest.

We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

Our benefits include:

• Generous employer contribution pension
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
• Ride to work and EV car scheme available

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.

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This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Applications close at midnight on the closing date.

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