Programme Manager (Ukri)

We are looking for a Programme Manager to join our Programmes Team based in Coventry.
As a Programme Manager you will:
Lead and manage successful delivery of UKRI/Innovate UK collaborative R&D projects working across various MTC technology themes and industry sectors.
Ensure consortium needs are clearly captured, understood, and effectively built into project bids.
Liaise with resource owners / team leaders to ensure effective use of resources in delivering project quality, cost & delivery within project scope.
Manage any changes to project scope via the recognised "Change Request" process.
Act as champion for MTC's project management processes, tools & techniques.
Contribute to internal continuous improvement activities relates to PM tools and processes.
Person Specification
We are looking for someone who is/has:
Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience
A strong leader with significant experience in a busy projects based/professional services environment.
Experience of working on government-funded collaborative research & development projects.
Experience of Microsoft project management tools including MS Project and Excel.
Numerate with a strong focus on financial management.
Ability to identify resource requirements and negotiate availability with resource owners / team leaders.
Desirable Skills/Qualifications/Experience
Experience and a working understanding of delivering projects in an engineering/professional services environment.
An organised yet flexible approach with the ability to influence/deliver through others.
A natural investigatory nature with strong analytical skills.
Demonstrable knowledge of PMP and PMO.
Results driven self-starter with a positive CAN-DO approach focusing on solutions rather than problems.
Embraces personal and professional development.
For further information, please see the job description.