Head of Project Delivery

Ulster University; Belfast; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulster University seeks a Head of Project Delivery for the Peace Plus Health Frontiers – Technology Innovation Centre in Belfast. This role involves managing a portfolio of innovation projects, leading a team, and engaging with stakeholders to solve significant global issues. Candidates should possess a Master's degree and substantial experience in project management and business development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field.
• Evidence of successful project delivery.
• Experience in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage innovation portfolio at the Peace Plus Health Frontiers – Technology Innovation Centre.
• Ensure successful project delivery and KPIs are met.
• Lead a small team of technical project managers.

Skills

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Project monitoring

Engineering engagement

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Computing or relevant Business-related area

Job description

Job Title: Head of Project Delivery for the Peace Plus Health Frontiers – Technology Innovation Centre (HF-TIC)

Department/School: School of Engineering

Campus: Belfast campus

Salary: £59,172 - £68,567 per annum

Duration: Fixed-term until 28th June 2029

Closing Date: 6th July 2025

Reference Number: 036367

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

The post holder will manage the research and innovation portfolio at the new Peace Plus Health Frontiers – Technology Innovation Centre led by Ulster University. This will include managing project reviews and board allocations, projects monitoring (KPI), funder and partner liaison, managing a small team of technical project managers to ensure the success of all projects. This role is a fantastic opportunity for any candidate who wants to play a key role in a world class innovation ecosystem developing products to solve globally impactful issues faced by humanity.

Led by Ulster University, which has a 40+ yr track record in health technology innovation, HF-TIC builds upon a 20-yr partnership, strengthened by the INTERREG VA Eastern Corridor Medical Engineering Centre (ECME).

We may create a 12-month waiting list for same or similar roles within the Department / Faculty. The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if required for certain posts.

- ABOUT YOU -

The postholder will be required to have:

- Master’s degree or equivalent level in Engineering, Computing or relevant Business-related area.

- Substantial business development / engineering engagement / stakeholder engagement experience with clear evidence of successful delivery against the relevant project objectives.

- Evidence of a substantial track record of initiating and monitoring projects, operating in a fast-paced environment, working to tight deadlines and closing projects.

Please find our employee benefits on our website.

Athena Swan Statement

The School of Engineering holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.