Project Manager (Mental Health Programme)

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a high-calibre Project Manager to oversee the DATAMIND-Observatory project focused on mental health research. The role involves managing complex workstreams, overseeing project planning, and working with various stakeholders, including government and industry partners. Ideal candidates will have experience in delivering large research-driven programmes and excellent judgement. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement and a range of employee benefits including a leading pension scheme and exceptional annual leave entitlement.

Benefits

Market leading Pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional annual leave entitlement

Paid closure over Christmas

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Strong track record of delivering large, technical or research-driven programmes.
• Experience in health-data, clinical-research or regulated environments is highly desirable.
• Excellent judgement and ability to represent the Observatory at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the DATAMIND-Observatory project.
• Oversee project planning, resource allocation, and financial management.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, lead development of SOPs, and coordinate access to datasets.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Data analysis

Job description

About the role

We seek a high‑calibre and strategically minded Project Manager to lead the delivery of the DATAMIND‑Observatory, a major national programme accelerating mental‑health research and industry innovation through advanced UK data assets. This is a senior operational role requiring a candidate who can drive complex workstreams, manage a skilled research team, and work confidently with senior stakeholders across academia, government, data‑controlling bodies, industry partners and lived‑experience groups.

The postholder will oversee project planning, resource allocation, governance processes, risk and financial management, delivery standards and reporting to funders and steering committees. They will establish and monitor KPIs, lead the development of SOPs, coordinate access to sensitive datasets, shape programme documentation and help steer the development of digital tools such as an Observatory web portal.

We are seeking someone with a strong track record of delivering large, technical or research‑driven programmes, excellent judgement, and the ability to represent the Observatory at a senior level. Experience in health‑data, clinical‑research or regulated environments is highly desirable.

What you will get in return

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not be able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [e-mail]. Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews

Name: Matthias Pierce

Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries

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Technical support

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.