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Head of Projects (TITAN) (Fixed Term)

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University of Cambridge

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Engineering
  • Cambridge

AI generated summary

  • You should hold a PhD in relevant fields, have project management experience, strong communication skills, and ideally knowledge of telecoms and the industry/academic interface.
  • You will manage day-to-day financial, IT, and operational tasks, liaise with staff and partners, influence decisions, lead the team, and coordinate specialist services for research and teaching.

Requirements

  • The successful candidate will ideally hold a PhD degree in management and administration, engineering, science or relevant discipline and post graduate experience, education and training in project management would also be desirable.
  • The successful candidate will have previous administrative or project management experience, preferably in a research-related role within a university environment.
  • You will possess excellent interpersonal, networking and communications skills, including high-level relationship management skills, combined with the necessary budget and programme management skills.
  • Experience and knowledge of the telecoms industry and of working at the industry/academic interface would be advantageous.
  • Applicants need to be comfortable creating solutions to new challenges and be effective at fostering a culture of creativity and innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the administration of the above to plan and ensure the delivery of day-to-day financial, IT, commercial, operational and logistical elements as well as ensuring that all statutory reporting requirements are met.
  • Liaise and coordinate with the administrative staff in the Division and other academic or industrial partner institutions.
  • Engage and influence senior decision-makers across business and academia, to understand needs and priorities, to know what equates to excellence.
  • Lead the programme team to deliver excellence.
  • Lead the administrative decision-making and work together with industry partners, other Centres and groups.
  • Effectively coordinate a range of specialist services to support research and teaching activities within the Division.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Head of Projects (TITAN) (Fixed Term).

What is the main goal of the TITAN consortium?

The main goal of the TITAN consortium is to lay the foundations for the future 'network of networks' and to translate research into emerging global standards, such as 6th generation (6G) wireless networks.

What type of funding has the University received for this project?

The University has received funding for one of three Hubs in Telecommunications, specifically for the project named 'Platform Driving the Ultimate Connectivity' (TITAN).

What qualifications are preferred for this position?

The successful candidate ideally holds a PhD degree in management and administration, engineering, science, or a relevant discipline, along with postgraduate experience, education, and training in project management.

Will the successful candidate have any support in their role?

Yes, the successful candidate will be supported by a Research Coordinator.

What are some of the responsibilities of the Head of Projects (TITAN)?

Responsibilities include managing administration, planning and delivering financial, IT, commercial, operational, and logistical elements, and ensuring statutory reporting requirements are met.

Is previous experience in a research-related role within a university environment required?

Yes, previous administrative or project management experience in a research-related role within a university environment is preferable.

What type of skills will the successful candidate need?

The successful candidate will need excellent interpersonal, networking, and communication skills, as well as budget and programme management skills.

What is the duration of the fixed-term contract for this position?

The fixed-term contract is available until 30 September 2026 in the first instance.

Are internal candidates allowed to apply for this role?

Yes, applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

How can applicants apply for this position?

Applicants can click the 'Apply' button to register an account with the recruitment system and apply online.

Who should applicants contact if they have questions about the vacancy or application process?

Applicants should contact the HR Office at the Department of Engineering at hr-office@eng.cam.ac.uk or call 01223 332615.

What reference should be quoted in the application?

Applicants should quote reference NM49335 in their application and in any correspondence regarding the vacancy.

Does the University support equality, diversity, and inclusion in their hiring practices?

Yes, the University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Is knowledge of the telecoms industry advantageous for this role?

Yes, experience and knowledge of the telecoms industry and of working at the industry/academic interface would be advantageous.

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