ARIA Project Manager

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We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to support the strategic coordination and reporting on the ARIA (Advanced Research and Invention Agency) Project, under the direction of Dr Nir Grossman.

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The post-holder will be responsible for overall financial, contractual and operational project management of the ARIA project, including all its collaborative projects; thus ensuring the ARIA project is delivered on time, on budget and complies with all relevant research and information governance regulations. A key responsibility is the management of all the finances for the project and creating quarterly reports for budgetary spend, including forecast reports to the funder.

Working closely with the Project PI and the departmental administrative team, you will lead on the coordination and submission of timely reports to funders and stakeholders, ensuring all deadlines are met. As a strong organiser and administrator, you will have scope to plan and prioritise your workload to meet essential deadlines and proactively manage the responsibilities of the role.

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The postholder will be responsible for the effective and efficient day-to-day management and organisation.  Key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Being flexible and proactive in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to consider both short- and long-term process improvements and service provision.
• Navigating a complex financial award involving multiple funded partners.
• Possessing a thorough understanding of the College's financial and human resource management systems, relevant to grant and payroll administration.
• Ensuring robust financial control throughout the ARIA Project and all its sub- and collaborative projects, including managing budgets for research grants, contracts, and general non-staff expenditure.
• Supporting the implementation of new systems introduced by the College/Faculty, in conjunction with the Departmental Management Team, related to research services, HR, and Finance.
• Assisting the PI, in consultation with the Research Office, in maximising income from research grants and contracts, including advising on preparing the financial elements of grant applications and management of grants/contracts awarded. Including regularly reviewing expenditure and advising project leads of problems, recommending an appropriate course of action which may involve liaising with administrative and senior staff from the grant-giving body.
• Managing sub-projects within the ARIA Project under Dr Grossman's leadership, to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with all relevant clinical, research, and governance regulations