Portfolio Project Manager — Quantum Tech & Strategy

NQCC; Harwell; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) invites a Portfolio Project Manager to lead a diverse team of scientists, engineers and developers at Harwell. You will oversee a varied pipeline of quantum projects, ensuring they run to time and budget while delivering tangible outcomes for external stakeholders.

With a STEM background and proven experience in large-scale R&D programme management, you will drive portfolio governance, risk management and continuous improvement across the portfolio,

Qualifications

• STEM qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing large, complex R&D projects with governance.
• Proven ability to lead diverse, high-performance teams.
• Strong stakeholder relationship and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of project managers and allocate projects fairly.
• Set KPIs, objectives, schedules and resources for your team or projects.
• Ensure the project management process is implemented correctly and improved.
• Identify and manage portfolio risks and drive change management.

Skills

STEM background

Portfolio management

Risk management

Leadership

Job description

The National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) invites a Portfolio Project Manager to lead a diverse team of scientists, engineers and developers at Harwell. You will oversee a varied pipeline of quantum projects, ensuring they run to time and budget while delivering tangible outcomes for external stakeholders.

With a STEM background and proven experience in large-scale R&D programme management, you will drive portfolio governance, risk management and continuous improvement across the portfolio,