Continuous Improvement jobs in Grã-Bretanha

Led by a world‑class faculty of scientists, technologists, policy makers, economists and entrepreneurs, the Ellison Institute of Technology aims to develop and deploy commercially sustainable solutions to solve some of humanity’s most enduring challenges. Our work is guided by four Humane Endeavours: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO2 and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics.

Set for completion in 2027, the EIT Campus in Littlemore will include more than 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, educational and gathering spaces. Fuelled by growing ambition and the strength of Oxford’s science ecosystem, EIT is now expanding its footprint to a 2 million sq ft Campus across the western part of The Oxford Science Park. Designed by Foster + Partners led by Lord Norman Foster, this will become a transformative workplace for up to 7,000 people, with autonomous laboratories, purpose‑built laboratories including a plant sciences building and dynamic spaces to spark interdisciplinary collaboration.

EIT is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone’s experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long‑term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity’s most enduring challenges.

EIT is seeking an experienced and delivery‑focused Product Manager to lead the transformation and optimisation of our Estates and Facilities Product and Systems. The Product Manager for this space will take ownership of a portfolio of key platforms, including our Construction Products, Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Energy Management System (EMS), Building Management System (BMS), as well as systems Warehouse, and Logistics operations.

You will define product strategy, lead on discovery and requirements definition, and work closely with IT, Estates, and external Systems Integrator (SI) partners to deliver enterprise‑grade solutions.

Experience in building and managing product requirements, Oracle‑based systems, and large‑scale system implementation will be critical to success in this role.

• Strategic Leadership: Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap for estates and facilities systems (CMMS, EMS, BMS, construction platforms, warehouse/logistics).
• Product Ownership: Manage full product lifecycle requirements gathering, backlog prioritisation, and translating business needs into technical specifications.
• Systems Implementation: Lead deployment and integration of Oracle‑based systems and estates platforms; ensure scalability and security.
• Vendor & SI Management: Act as primary liaison with Systems Integrators and vendors; oversee performance and compliance.
• Data & Continuous Improvement: Improve data quality, reporting, and analytics for asset performance and energy optimisation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Drive change management, training, and user adoption across estates and facilities teams.

• Strong product management or product ownership experience in estates/facilities or asset‑heavy environments.
• Ability to define detailed business and technical requirements and convert them into actionable plans.
• Knowledge of Estates & Facilities Management processes (maintenance, energy, logistics).
• Experience with Oracle systems (Cloud, ERP, EAM) and integration with operational technologies.
• Skilled in vendor and multi‑supplier coordination.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven track record in large‑scale system implementations or transformations.
• Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Facilities Management, IT, or related discipline.
• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, PRINCE2 Agile).
• Hands‑on experience with CMMS, EMS, BMS platforms, IoT, and energy optimisation solutions.

Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + Travel Allowance & Bonus

Enhanced holiday pay

Pension

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Hospital Cash Plan

Therapy Services

Perk Box

Electric Car Scheme

At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!

You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.

You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford and can commit to being onsite Monday-Friday.

During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.