Senior Programme Manager (766783)

University of Strathclyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Glasgow is looking for a Project Manager to deliver a high-impact innovation project in the aerospace sector. The candidate will be accountable for coordinating technical teams and industrial partners, ensuring project outcomes are achieved on time and within budget. Strong leadership, communication skills, and a proven track record in project management are essential. This role offers a fixed-term contract for 24 months, with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in project or programme management, delivering R&D or innovation projects.
• Strong leadership and coordination abilities for managing multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and writing skills for influencing decision-makers.
• Self-starter with the ability to lead project activities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a high-impact innovation project in the aerospace sector.
• Ensure successful delivery of a major project within budget and time constraints.
• Shape and refine project management approaches for effective innovation.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Job description

Salary Range: £47,389 - £58,225 FTE: 1 (35 hours/week) Contract Type: Fixed Term (24 months) Closing Date: 09/01/2026

This is an exciting and strategic role within PNDC, responsible for managing and delivering a high-impact innovation project in the aerospace sector. Initially focused on a single programme, the role is expected to evolve beyond the end of this project if PNDC's PMO function grows and its project portfolio expands.

The post-holder will be the single point of accountability for the successful delivery of a major project, coordinating across technical teams, industrial partners and, where appropriate funders, to ensure outcomes are achieved on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. You will shape and refine project management approaches that enable PNDC to deliver sustainable, commercially effective, and impactful innovation.

To be considered for the role, you will:

• Have a proven track record in project or programme management, successfully delivering complex R&D or innovation projects within industrial, energy or related technical sectors.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and coordination abilities, adept at managing multiple stakeholders and driving delivery across technical and commercial objectives.
• Possess excellent communication and writing skills, with the confidence to influence decision-makers and contribute effectively to strategic planning and delivery.
• Be a self-starter with the ability to plan, conduct, and lead project activities with minimal supervision, while fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

About PNDC

PNDC is one of the University of Strathclyde's industry-facing innovation centres, focusing on test and validation to accelerate the development of next‑generation power networks, decarbonised heat, and decarbonised transport solutions. It provides a real‑world environment for de‑risking and demonstrating innovations in a range of areas including grid modernisation, digital substations, power electronics, powertrains and whole energy system integration to drive the Net Zero transition.

At PNDC, we bridge the gap between concept and deployment, working alongside network operators, technology providers, and policymakers to accelerate innovation. With the launch of the Advanced Net Zero Innovation Centre (ANZIC) earlier this year, we have expanded our capabilities to test, integrate, and de‑risk novel high‑power net‑zero solutions in transport, heat & whole energy systems as well as power electronics, electric machines and drives.

At PNDC, we're not just a team, we're a powerhouse of innovation, flexibility, and collaboration. Colleagues lift each other up, challenge ideas, and come together to accelerate technologies that are reshaping the energy landscape.

We thrive on impact. Whether it's showcasing something new, boosting energy resilience, or accelerating the transition to a greener planet, we take pride in seeing the technologies we've developed in action.

Proudly part of the University of Strathclyde, PNDC is an industry‑facing innovation hub with sites near Cumbernauld and Inchinnan.