Strategic Project Manager - Health Research Portfolio

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days holiday

Volunteer day

Pension scheme

Nurseries

Job summary

The University of Birmingham is recruiting for a portfolio-focused role within the Research Support Service. You will manage RSS workstreams, coordinate delivery plans and data analytics, and support governance with clear reporting and stakeholder engagement.

You will develop expertise in project management within healthcare and work with NHS partners, funders and project boards across England. A competitive package includes generous holidays and pension schemes.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Degree level or equivalent, plus relevant experience demonstrated through project or programme management within a Healthcare setting.
• Evidence of literacy and numeracy, with the ability to write clearly and for multi-professional audiences.
• Experience in tools, platforms and processes for capturing, analysing and presenting information and data to drive performance and analytics.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and engagement skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in budgeting and contracts (not as budget holder).

Responsibilities

• Delivery of one or more RSS workstreams and portfolio deliverables with project management and administrative support.
• Developing delivery plans, coordinating KPIs and milestones, and managing data through the RSS Portfolio.
• Reporting progress, creating evidence-based performance reporting, and presenting to governance forums.
• Providing executive support to governance forums, organising papers and minutes, and ensuring follow-up actions.
• Managing portfolio level strategies, risks, and stakeholder engagement; coordinating resources and PMO documents.

Skills

Project management

PRINCE2 or similar

Literacy & numeracy

Data analytics

MS Office

People management

Communication & engagement

Budget & contracts experience

Stakeholder management

Organisational & multi-tasking

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The University of Birmingham is recruiting for a portfolio-focused role within the Research Support Service. You will manage RSS workstreams, coordinate delivery plans and data analytics, and support governance with clear reporting and stakeholder engagement.

You will develop expertise in project management within healthcare and work with NHS partners, funders and project boards across England. A competitive package includes generous holidays and pension schemes.