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DMEx Senior Project Manager

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The University of Manchester

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United Kingdom , Manchester

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IT - Administration

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47389.00 - 58225.00 GBP / Year
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DMEx leads the UK higher education sector in defence materials research, coordinating a complex portfolio of high-value Research and Technology programmes with 25 partner organisations. The Centre delivers against demanding contractual, security, and operational requirements in support of the MOD's Advanced Materials Programme. We are seeking an experienced and confident Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery across a diverse and fast-paced programme portfolio.

Job Responsibility:

  • Hold overall accountability for the delivery of a complex portfolio of Research and Technology tasks, ensuring compliance with contractual, security, governance, and audit requirements
  • Lead and develop the DMEx Project Management Office (PMO), line-managing a team of circa six staff across pre-award and post-award delivery
  • Be accountable for pre-award processes including commercial negotiation, contracting, and security clearance processes
  • Assure post-award delivery through milestone and deliverable tracking, risk management, escalation, and performance intervention
  • Shape, refine, and embed the Centre's operating model, establishing scalable workflows, standardising processes, and driving continuous improvement
  • Maintain and enhance a robust KPI and reporting framework for senior stakeholders
  • Lead financial forecasting, optimisation, and control across the programme portfolio
  • Chair and coordinate regular PMO review meetings with Dstl and internal stakeholders
  • Provide senior-level intervention with suppliers and partners where delivery issues arise
  • Build and sustain effective relationships with senior stakeholders across academia, industry, Dstl, and defence partner organisations

Requirements:

  • Proven experience managing a high-value portfolio of projects in complex, fast-moving environments
  • Strong understanding and practical application of project management best practice, including risk and issue management, governance, and assurance
  • Experience leading or contributing to a Project Management Office (PMO), including process standardisation and continuous improvement
  • Demonstrated ability to manage financial forecasting, performance reporting, and multi-stakeholder delivery
  • Confidence operating at senior level with demanding stakeholders and navigating organisational complexity
  • Strong analytical capability, with experience using management data to drive decision-making and performance improvement
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and resilience skills

Nice to have:

  • Experience working in regulated, sensitive, or secure environments
  • familiarity with formal PM tools and methodologies
What we offer:
  • Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
  • Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
  • Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
  • Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 03, 2026

Expiration:
May 07, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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