Technology Project Manager for the Peace Plus Health Frontiers

Ulster University; Belfast; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is looking for a Technology Project Manager for their Peace Plus Health Frontiers initiative. This role involves managing innovative projects in MedTech and AI in Healthcare, requiring a master's degree and substantial stakeholder engagement experience. The position is fixed-term until 31st August 2028, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to important health technology innovations.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in relevant project themes like MedTech, AI in Healthcare, or Clinical Integration.
• Experience in initiating and monitoring projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage project reviews and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee project monitoring (KPI) and liaise with funders and partners.

Skills

Business development

Engineering engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering, Computing, or relevant Business-related area

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Technology Project Manager for the Peace Plus Health Frontiers – Technology Innovation Centre (HF-TIC) - 2 posts

Department/School: School of Engineering

Campus: Belfast campus

Salary: £48,822 - £58,260 per annum

Duration: Fixed-term until 31st August 2028

Closing Date: 19th October 2025

Reference Number: 038587

About Us

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation, and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social, and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation, and technology and knowledge transfer.

The Role

The postholder will manage a research and innovation theme portfolio at the new Peace Plus Health Frontiers – Technology Innovation Centre led by Ulster University. These themes are listed below, and there will be two Grade 8 posts appointed where candidates will be expected to have expertise in one of the following areas:

• MedTech Regulatory Systems
• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
• Clinical Integration (academic, industry and clinical interface)

The duties will include managing project reviews, relevant stakeholder engagement and board allocations, project monitoring (KPI), funder and partner liaison. This role is a fantastic opportunity for any candidate who wants to play a key role in a world-class innovation ecosystem, developing products to solve globally impactful issues faced by humanity.

Led by Ulster University, which has a 40+ year track record in health technology innovation, HF-TIC builds upon a 20-year partnership, strengthened by the INTERREG VA Eastern Corridor Medical Engineering Centre (ECME).

This project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

We may create a 12-month waiting list for the same or similar roles within the Department / Faculty. The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if required for certain posts.

About You

The postholder will be required to have:

• A master’s degree or equivalent level in Engineering, Computing, or a relevant Business-related area.
• Substantial business development, engineering engagement, or stakeholder engagement experience with clear evidence of successful delivery against the relevant project themes in at least one of the following areas - MedTech Regulatory Systems; Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare; and/or Clinical Integration (academic, industry and clinical interface).
• Experience of initiating and monitoring projects, operating in a fast-paced environment, working to tight deadlines, and closing projects.

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Athena Swan Statement

The School of Engineering holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.