Strategic Project Manager — Ocean Research

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Pension 10% employer contribution

Relocation support

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2Work scheme

Living Wage Employer

Wellbeing services access

Job summary

National Oceanography Centre in Southampton is seeking a Project Manager for a fixed-term appointment ending December 2027. The role involves managing projects across diverse funding channels, applying both waterfall and Agile PM methods to drive successful outcomes.

You will collaborate with engineers, scientists and senior stakeholders, delivering professional PM support and promoting best practices. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience applying waterfall and Agile PM methodologies across diverse funding streams.
• Confident communicator able to collaborate with engineers, scientists and senior stakeholders.
• Commitment to continued professional development and best practice in PM.

Responsibilities

• Support project owners with delivery of strategically important projects.
• Provide access to professional PM expertise across the business.
• Contribute to best practice within the PM group and across PM practitioners.

Skills

Waterfall PM

Agile PM

Stakeholder management

Job description

National Oceanography Centre in Southampton is seeking a Project Manager for a fixed-term appointment ending December 2027. The role involves managing projects across diverse funding channels, applying both waterfall and Agile PM methods to drive successful outcomes.

You will collaborate with engineers, scientists and senior stakeholders, delivering professional PM support and promoting best practices. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive benefits package.