Project and Industry Engagement Manager

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project and Industry Engagement Manager to oversee a transformative research program focused on transport decarbonisation. This pivotal role involves managing research teams, ensuring stakeholder engagement, and leading projects that contribute to significant advancements in sustainability. With a focus on collaboration across academic and industrial partners, you will play a key role in shaping policies and strategies for a greener future. Join a dynamic environment that values diversity and offers generous benefits, including flexible working and health support.

Benefits

Generous leave

Pension

Flexible working

Health and wellbeing support

Free 6-month sports membership

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competencies in project management and team leadership.
• Knowledge of financial management and policies on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Manage research work packages and demonstrators across partners.
• Lead projects using agile approaches and coordinate activities.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

IT Proficiency (MS Project)

Agile Methodologies

Education

Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 9-11

Tools

MS Project

Job description

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Project and Industry Engagement Manager, Glasgow

Client: University of Glasgow

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 329c296fc254

Job Views: 5

Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Purpose

The University of Glasgow is co-leading a consortium of seven universities to support a new national research program funded by UKRI and stakeholders, focusing on digital twinning for transport decarbonisation. This involves managing a significant research team led by the Hub Manager, with support from two project and industrial engagement managers (PIEMs). The research hub, led by Heriot-Watt University, aims to deliver new knowledge, technical capabilities, and policy advice on UK transport decarbonisation, supported by over 65 industrial, research, and stakeholder organisations.

The PIEM will oversee research teams across all partners, manage work packages, and ensure industrial engagement and stakeholder communication. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to a transformative research programme aimed at advancing transport decarbonisation and strengthening industrial and policy networks.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manage and report on research work packages and demonstrators across academic and industrial partners, including timelines, milestones, risk registers, and deliverables.
2. Lead Challenge Led Demonstrator projects using agile approaches.
3. Manage resourcing and research outputs of Work Packages with academic leadership.
4. Coordinate activities across WPs and CLDs to respect interdependencies.
5. Maintain risk registers and manage mitigation strategies.
6. Maintain performance dashboards and KPI reporting.
7. Update project plans and oversee resource and financial reporting.
8. Ensure industrial engagement, manage stakeholder communications, and maintain an engagement register.
9. Support policy engagement through reporting and bilateral interactions.
10. Manage cross-learning with related research hubs.
11. Prepare monthly and bi-annual reports on progress, risks, and engagement.
12. Resolve complex issues using specialist knowledge and judgment.
13. Undertake other relevant duties as needed.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Demonstrated competencies and professional knowledge in a similar or various specialist roles, or Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 9-11 qualifications, including management experience.
• Knowledge of financial management, project management methodologies, and policies on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Desirable:

• Professional qualification such as PRINCE2 or membership of a professional body.
• Knowledge of transport, decarbonisation policies, UKRI reporting, and higher education research policies.

Skills

Essential:

• Leadership, motivation, and team management skills.
• Proficiency in IT tools like MS Project.
• Extensive project management expertise.
• Understanding of legal, statutory, and governance issues.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, analyze complex information, and prioritize effectively.

Experience

Essential:

• Experience in project management within research or software development environments.
• Stakeholder engagement experience.
• Experience with Agile project management approaches.

Desirable:

• Experience in Higher Education research.

Terms and Conditions

Salary: Grade 8, £48,350 - £56,021 per annum. Full-time, 35 hours/week. Funding until 30 June 2029. Benefits include generous leave, pension, flexible working, health and wellbeing support, and a free 6-month sports membership. Applications from diverse communities are encouraged, especially from underrepresented groups. The University promotes equality and diversity and holds relevant awards.