EMBL
ProjectManager
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“Project Manager at EMBL. Skills: Project management, Change management, Process improvement. Lead project planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery. Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver projects on time; Deliver projects within scope; Deliver projects to quality standards; Deliver projects within budget
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience in project management, Comprehensive understanding of project management methodologies, Leadership and team management abilities, Analytical and problem-solving skills, Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Nice to Have
Experience implementing management software solution, Experience delivering projects in a professional context
What You'll Do.
Lead project planning
and resource requirements
Implement and follow project management methodologies
Build relationships with stakeholders
Foster collaboration across cross-functional areas
Coordinate internal teams
Facilitate regular project meetings
Communicate updates to stakeholders and leadership
Track project actions and progress
and dependencies proactively
Escalate to the Programme Management Team Lead
Ensure projects are delivered on time
Ensure projects are delivered within scope
Ensure projects are delivered to quality standards
Ensure projects are delivered within budget
Ensure documentation is structured
Contribute to the ongoing work of the OMT
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Collaboration across areas
Communication Scope
Communicate updates
Process & Methodology
Project management methodologies, Project management software
Full Job Description
The Operations Management Team (OMT) works closely with the COO and members of the COO Leadership in delivering an ambitious change and improvement programme and provide effective administrative and operational support to the scientific community across the whole of EMBL. To enable OMT to drive organisational improvement, it is structured into four core sub-teams: * Programme Management Team: Oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of major transformation programmes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivery of intended outcomes. * Product Management: Focuses on the design, development, and lifecycle management of digital tools and platforms that support administrative functions and enhance user experience. * Change Management: Leads stakeholder engagement, communication, and training activities to ensure smooth adoption of new systems, processes, and ways of working. * ERP Team: Manages the implementation, configuration, and optimisation of enterprise resource planning systems to support core business operations such as finance, HR, and procurement. Your role The Programme Management Team is looking for a project manager to manage a variety of projects which form part of the COO change and improvement programme. Examples include: delivering a 3-year ERP transformation programme; implementing an EMBL-wide document management system; and supporting policy development work. This role is instrumental in supporting the continuation of delivering the change and improvement programme across COO areas. **Main Duties and Responsibilities** * Lead project planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery across cross-functional teams. * Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements. * Implement and follow project management methodologies, processes, and best practices. * Build strong relationships with stakeholders and foster collaboration across cross-functional areas. * Coordinate internal teams, stakeholders, vendors, and end use
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