RINN Advanced Therapies Programme Manager

Trinity College Dublin; Dublin; On-site; EUR 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

The Programme Manager at Trinity College Dublin will coordinate and oversee programme and project management activities across Rinn Advanced Therapies’ portfolio of 15+ research projects, working with the Academic Director, Executive Director, PIs and project teams to establish and maintain governance, monitoring and reporting arrangements.

The role will monitor progress, risks and dependencies, coordinate activities across teams and support the development of consistent project management

Qualifications

• Coordinate and oversee 15+ research projects across Rinn Advanced Therapies.
• Work with Academic Director, Executive Director, Principal Investigators and project teams.
• Establish and maintain project management processes, governance, monitoring and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor progress, risks, dependencies across the project portfolio.
• Coordinate activities across participating teams and provide timely information to leadership.
• Support development of consistent project management standards across the Centre.

Job description

Job Title : RINN Advanced Therapies Programme Manager Pay Scale : Administrative 1

Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 75thin the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030

Post ID: 039478

Post Summary:

The Programme Manager is responsible for coordinating and overseeing programme and project management activities across Rinn Advanced Therapies’ portfolio of 15+ research projects. Working with the Academic Director, Executive Director, Principal Investigators and project teams, the role will establish and maintain consistent project management processes, governance, monitoring and reporting arrangements to support the effective delivery of projects against agreed objectives, timelines and budgets.

The role will monitor progress, risks, dependencies and resource requirements across the project portfolio, coordinate activities across participating teams and provide timely information, advice and recommendations to the Academic Director and Executive Director. The Programme Manager will also support the development and application of consistent project management standards and practices across the Centre.

Working in collaboration with the Business Development Manager, Funding Manager and other members of the Operations Team, the role will support the delivery of industry and externally funded programmes and contribute to effective engagement with relevant partners and stakeholders

Post status: Specific Purpose Contract

This role is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as it is linked to the duration and funding of Rinn Advanced Therapies. This appointment will end when the work for which the post has been established is completed, the Centre’s funded activities conclude, or the funding supporting the post is terminated or withdrawn.

Hours of Post: 35 hours per week

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Administrative 1(Points 1-6), Salary Scale (€71,651 - €113,454 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

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