Junior Project Manager, Networks and Computing

Big Science Sweden; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Science Sweden is looking for a Junior Project Manager for Networks and Computing at the SKAO Global Headquarters in the UK. This role involves managing the procurement and delivery of critical network and computing hardware for telescope construction.

The successful candidate will oversee supplier relationships and ensure that project scopes are delivered within budget and schedule. This is a fixed-term position for two and a half years, requiring strong project management skills and the ability to handle contracts and manage risks.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, especially in networking and computing environments.
• Ability to manage contracts and supplier relationships effectively.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Procure services and deliver network and computing hardware.
• Manage contracts, risks, and perform variance analysis.
• Collaborate with suppliers and SKAO team for project delivery.

Job description

Junior Project Manager, Networks and Computing

Datum: 22 maj, 2026 Tid: 11:59

Placering: SKAO

Mer information

The SKAO Project Management Group holds the project management and control expertise within the Observatory. During Construction, the Junior Project Manager procures the services and delivers the network and computing hardware required for the SKA-Mid and SKA-Low telescope facilities by managing a portfolio of contracts and work packages. The Junior Project Manager forms the primary managerial link between SKAO as the client and the selected suppliers and is responsible for delivery of their scope within the agreed budget and schedule, managing change, reviews, risks and issues and performing regular reporting and variance analysis.

The Junior Project Manager will be part of the Construction programme delivery team providing project management capability working closely with SKAO and supplier team members and part of the Product Delivery Team 6 (Networks and Computing) management.

The Role

The Junior Project Manager will manage the contractual and supplier relationships for the delivery of telescope construction related network and computing hardware products. This will be completed via a portfolio of Framework and Master Services Agreements providing hardware and hardware related services in conjunction with SKAO permanent team members.

The role is a two and half year fixed-term andwill be based in the SKAO Global Headquarters located at Jodrell Bank in the UK.