project manager Cambridge, East of England, England
RAND
Full Time
Cambridge, East of England, England
49500 - 35000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Position Summary:
RAND Europe has offices in Cambridge and Brussels, and employs approximately 140 researchers: just over half of our research staff have doctorates with the balance holding other post-graduate degrees. Our work lies on the continuum between that of universities and consultancies, combining the academic rigour of universities and the professional, task orientated approach of consultancies. In addition to our strong ethos of evidence-based research, RAND Europe is a values-driven organisation, and our experience shows that our most successful researchers closely align their behaviours with our value set.
The Defence & Security (DS) research group conducts a wide-ranging portfolio of research for a diverse client base in the UK, Europe and beyond. Our clients include UK government departments (e.g. MOD, FCDO, Dstl, Cabinet Office, Home Office), EU institutions (e.g. European Commission, European Parliament), and international defence and security organisations (e.g. national defence departments across Europe, NATO, UN), and various third sector and humanitarian organisations.
Our team’s work covers a broad range of public policy issue issues, including:
We are looking for dedicated project managers who can i) take on project management responsibilities on larger projects and/or multiannual framework contracts, and ii) help professionalise the project management practices within the D&S Research Group more generally by helping to upskill research staff.Key Responsibilities:
Closing date for applications is Friday 11th August 2023, if you have not received a response within one month of the closing date, your application has not been successful
RAND Europe is a not-for-profit policy research organisation. Our mission is to help improve policy- and decision-making through evidence-based research and analysis. We realise our mission by undertaking objective, balanced and relevant research, sharing the insights and information widely, and working in partnership with a range of clients and collaborators.
RAND Europe has offices in Cambridge and Brussels, and employs approximately 140 researchers: just over half of our research staff have doctorates with the balance holding other post-graduate degrees. Our work lies on the continuum between that of universities and consultancies, combining the academic rigour of universities and the professional, task orientated approach of consultancies. In addition to our strong ethos of evidence-based research, RAND Europe is a values-driven organisation, and our experience shows that our most successful researchers closely align their behaviours with our value set.
The Defence & Security (DS) research group conducts a wide-ranging portfolio of research for a diverse client base in the UK, Europe and beyond. Our clients include UK government departments (e.g. MOD, FCDO, Dstl, Cabinet Office, Home Office), EU institutions (e.g. European Commission, European Parliament), and international defence and security organisations (e.g. national defence departments across Europe, NATO, UN), and various third sector and humanitarian organisations.
Our team’s work covers a broad range of public policy issue issues, including:
- Defence Strategy, Policy and Capability (strategy design and assessment; policy and planning; capability analysis)
- Defence Industry and Acquisition (industry analysis; acquisition support; international cooperation & institutions)
- Defence Workforce and Skills (Front Line Commands; industry; charities; Armed Forces community including ex-Serving personnel)
- Security (national/international security; human security; resilience; energy; climate and sustainability; infrastructure and transport security)
- Technology, Disruption and Uncertainty (futures and foresight; cyber and information; emerging technology; future threats and uncertainty; defence innovation)
RAND’s research staff currently manage and deliver a wide range of client-funded projects of varying sizes and complexity, but most lack formal project management qualifications. With our team growing rapidly, the Defence and Security group are looking to recruit a generalist Project Manager. Successful applicants would not be expected to have a Defence & Security background, though experience of project management in a policy and/or research setting is preferred.
We are looking for dedicated project managers who can i) take on project management responsibilities on larger projects and/or multiannual framework contracts, and ii) help professionalise the project management practices within the D&S Research Group more generally by helping to upskill research staff.
- Support our team of Defence & Security researchers in the day-to-day management of projects through to successful delivery including set up, review and project closure.
- Work closely with project teams and external stakeholders on multiple projects. Involves working with diverse and interdisciplinary researchers.
- Monitor project budgets, timetables and deliverables to ensure projects stay on track in terms of deadlines and expenditure. Includes using RAND’s project management software tool, Deltek Vantagepoint.
- Support project teams with GDPR compliance, liaising with the Data Protection Officer.
- Track and manage risks and issues, to support project teams’ decision making.
- Maintain day-to-day contact with clients in a professional manner alongside Project Leader’s to ensure strong client relationships.
- Timely co-ordination between project teams and the Quality Assurance (QA) Team to ensure project deliverables progress through QA reviews prior to delivery to the client.
- Support the upskilling of research staff in project management principles and practices, through mentoring and delivering internal training sessions.
- Engage with functional teams within RAND Europe, as required, such as Programme Support Office, Legal, Finance, HR and the Communications Team.
- Project management experience across a variety of small, medium and large projects.
- Experience managing or coordinating complex projects in a policy and/or research setting.
- Strong organisational skills with the capacity to balance and manage multiple projects across the portfolio.
- Stakeholder management
- Ability to work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to manage your time effectively and resilience as an individual.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to support the learning and development of others, including staff who are not from a specialist project management .
Qualifications
- PRINCE2 / APM PMQ / P30 / Equivalent
If you feel that you have the qualities to be a part of our team please submit an application via the RAND Europe’s online careers portal. You application will need to consist of a CV and covering letter submitted as one document (only applications with both documents submitted will be considered).
Closing date for applications is Friday 11th August 2023, if you have not received a response within one month of the closing date, your application has not been successful
RAND
www.rand.org
Santa Monica, United States
Michael Rich
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
Research & Development
1948
