The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological institution and has a long history of working with industry to deliver strong business growth from access to research and innovation expertise. The latest major initiative continuing to deliver on this track record is through the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS).
As a magnet for innovation in advanced manufacturing, the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) group of specialist R&D centres, supports manufacturing, engineering and associated tech businesses of all sizes, to thrive domestically and internationally through accelerating productivity, embracing new digital technologies and achieving net-zero targets.
We turn smart ideas into reality and deliver ground-breaking research.
Coming from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, our passionate team works alongside industry, academia, and the public sector to solve problems, train the workforce of the future and generate the creative ideas that will transform manufacturing.
Ultimately, we are growing the economy, developing a vibrant and skilled talent pool and helping create prosperous, sustainable communities.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager to join our exciting and already diverse team in NMIS. The Senior Project Manager role will be responsible for a wide range of project types including large-scale, complex projects ensuring that every project phase—from scope definition and budgeting to tracking milestones and closing—meets the highest standards and delivers value. This includes managing budgets, ensuring alignment with business case outcomes, and building strong, effective communication channels with stakeholders at every level.
We are seeking candidates with experience of working within one or more of the following key sectors:
• Aerospace
• Defence
• Space
• Semiconductors
• Wind
In addition, candidates with experience working in the following manufacturing environments would be desirable:
• Composites, metallics and novel materials systems and lightweighting,
• Electronics manufacture, in particular semiconductors,
• Manufacturing technologies including but not limited to forming and forging processes,
• Digital manufacturing technologies or data-driven manufacturing,
• Large scale infrastructure and capital equipment installation projects
To be considered for this role, you will be educated to degree level in a relevant subject, have significant equivalent experience and a formal project management qualification. You will have strong leadership abilities and significant experience in leading complex, multidisciplinary projects, as well as managing project teams in a technical environment. You should have a proven track record of supporting the successful delivery of both short- and long-term project goals, ensuring alignment with wider organisational objectives and effectively managing substantial budgets. You will bring exceptional organisational abilities, including the capacity to delegate effectively, track project progress, and manage change processes.
Successful candidates may be required to undertake Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and/or Security Check (SC).
For informal enquiries, please contact Alastair Conway, Head of Operations AFRC – a.p.conway@strath.ac.uk
