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Job Details
Salary: Band D S2 PS41,344 gross per annum
Contract Type: Open Ended
Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time (Minimum 0.8 FTE) (We understand the importance of work-life balance, and are happy to discuss the possibility of flexible working with applicants. This role does require 3 days per week working on site)
Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire, UK
Due to the requirement of obtaining an enhanced security clearance for this role, we are only able to accept applications from persons who have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.
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About The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC). You will be working alongside scientists, engineers, developers and experts in quantum technologies, working to enhance the UK's quantum computing capabilities. As part of the Programme Delivery Team, Project Managers are essential to the delivery of our ambitious roadmap for the UK.
NQCC operate a wide variety of projects including; technology projects building quantum computers in our laboratories, software development, high performance computing systems, community outreach and construction projects to build and enhance our facilities. Many of our projects are collaborations with industry and academia.
Our Project Managers are responsible for managing all aspects of assigned projects to ensure NQCC delivers high quality outputs in a timely manner within budget. The successful candidates will be expected use their STEM background or acquired STEM-related experience to develop a thorough understanding of assigned projects, leading to the development and delivery of quantum computing hardware, software and services for the NQCC and our external stakeholders and partners. They will also maintain excellent working relationships with stakeholders, maintain project documentation to a high standard, raise awareness of risks, and support reporting to the NQCC senior leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
Day-to-day management of some of our quantum computing-related projects and the delivery of R&D or technical outputs, ensuring that all agreed milestones meet stakeholders' expectations
Developing, managing, and maintaining working relationships with colleagues at all levels including project sponsor, technical leads and external stakeholders.
Coordinating project teams, to ensure deliverables are completed on time, within budget and meet quality requirements.
Understanding and implementing NQCC's Project Management Process for all assigned projects.
Maintaining project documentation to a high standard including project management plan, risk registers, communication plan, lessons learned.
Managing project assigned budget.
Generating project reports in an accurate and timely manner, enabling decision-making.
Working with the NQCC evaluation team to embed monitoring, evaluation and benefits realisation activity within projects.
Being an advocate for positive change and continuous improvement. Supporting others and contributing to NQCC process and policies.
Forming a basic working understanding of project subject matter and general quantum computing technologies.
Working with discretion to protect project confidentiality, commercial sensitivity and personal data.
This is an outline description of the key responsibilities and accountabilities involved in the job. This is not an exhaustive list, and the successful applicant might be expected to undertake any other duties across NQCC, appropriate to the Band and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post-holder has the necessary experience and/or training.
Our Benefits
Our Benefits include a flexible working scheme (subject to business requirements), Defined benefit pension scheme and 30 days annual leave allowance plus 10.5 bank holiday/privilege days and several other benefits.
Person Specification
Whilst a STEM qualification or acquired experience is required for this role, technical expertise in quantum computing specifically is not required. Consideration will be given to a less experienced individual if there is evidence of potential and passion to grow into the role.
We offer significant development and training opportunities. Applicants should meet the following criteria:
Essential
(Please note the below criteria will be assessed at Shortlisting or Interview stage as indicated)
STEM Degree or acquired experience. (S)
Excellent understanding of project ma
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