Job Specifications
LGC is an international life sciences company working with customers in the government, academic, pharmaceutical, agricultural biotechnology, food, environment, security and sports sectors to achieve excellence in investigative, diagnostic and measurement science. LGC’s Grant Management Group (GMG) are experts in managing research funding to maximise its impact.
On behalf of the UK Department of Health and Social Care, GMG manages important components of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR): the NIHR Research Coordinating Centre and the NIHR Office for Clinical Research Infrastructure (NOCRI). The NIHR is a large, multi-faceted and nationally distributed organisation funded through the Department of Health and Social Care. Together, NIHR people, facilities and systems represent the most integrated clinical and social care research system in the world, driving research from bench to bedside for the benefit of patients and the economy.
Other UK based GMG customers include NHS England - for the delivery of the Small Businesses Research Initiative (SBRI) Healthcare, the NHS Cancer Programme Open Innovation Call and the Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health and Care Award - and Health Care Research Wales, for the delivery of a new Integrated Health and Care Research Funding Scheme.
Job Description
GMG is looking for an experienced Project Manager to contribute project management expertise and support to GMG’s data migration activities. This will be a full-time, fixed-term position for an initial period of up to 6 months.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate the capture of diverse data requirements across various Programme Teams
Engage and involve key stakeholder groups
Refine data migration project plans and breakdown into tasks
Allocate tasks and track progress against the data migration plan, ensuring the project sticks to schedule while maintaining an appropriate scope of work
Organise and chair meetings and workshops
Develop a clear communication plan and corresponding materials
Maintaining a query log and disseminate answers
Identify, log and actively manage project risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies (RAID), maintaining an up-to-date RAID log and escalating where appropriate
Other project management support as required
Qualifications
Candidate Profile
Required Criteria:
Proven experience managing complex, multifaceted projects, including end-to-end data migration initiatives
Strong understanding of SQL principles and relational data structures
Demonstrated ability to manage and influence diverse stakeholders at all organisational levels
Clear evidence of advanced problem solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex project challenges and deliver practical, effective solutions
Solid understanding of database design principles and the technical activities required to plan and execute data migrations
Demonstrable hands on experience using Jira for project tracking and delivery management
Experience working within both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies, including hybrid environments
Desired Criteria
Strong understanding of grant management systems, including the processes and workflows involved in administering grants
Experience or knowledge of systems used for the management of grants across the full grant lifecycle
Demonstrated understanding of complex data migration projects, including data mapping, validation, and reconciliation activities
Experience using data analysis and visualisation tools such as Tableau and Alteryx
Other Skills and Abilities:
Strong interpersonal skills
Effective at working with staff at all levels
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Excellent attention to detail
Well developed written and presentation skills
Additional Information
Compensation, Benefits & Working Arrangements:
Salary: £40,300 to £42,600 (more for an exceptional candidate)
Location: Twickenham, London / Hybrid working model
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 6 months
Working Hours: 37.5 hour per week
Annual Leave: 25 days, plus UK public holidays
Employee Benefits Include:
Project completion bonus
Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme
Life Insurance Cover
Benenden Healthcare Membership
Training and Development Opportunities
Season Ticket Loan
NB: We offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, flexible working arrangements. This is an office based, hybrid role with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices 1 day each week, this may increase, subject to team requirements.
Application
If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and believe you possess the relevant skills and background, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a 'Statement of Suitability' that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the 'Required and Desired Criteria' outlined in the job description. Additionally, share your enthusiasm for working with the NIHR.
Please note: This is a time critical a
About the Company
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Together we respond to global pandemics, pioneer innovative precision medicine, and improve the safety of our food, medicines and environment.
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