Data Management, Project Manager

LGC is an international life sciences company working with customers in the government, academic, pharmaceutical, agricultural biotechnology, food, environment, security and sports sectors to achieve excellence in investigative, diagnostic and measurement science. LGC’s Grant Management Group (GMG) are experts in managing research funding to maximise its impact.
On behalf of the UK Department of Health and Social Care, GMG manages important components of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR): the NIHR Research Coordinating Centre and the NIHR Office for Clinical Research Infrastructure (NOCRI). The NIHR is a large, multi-faceted and nationally distributed organisation funded through the Department of Health and Social Care. Together, NIHR people, facilities and systems represent the most integrated clinical and social care research system in the world, driving research from bench to bedside for the benefit of patients and the economy.

Other UK based GMG customers include NHS England - for the delivery of the Small Businesses Research Initiative (SBRI) Healthcare, the NHS Cancer Programme Open Innovation Call and the Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health and Care Award - and Health Care Research Wales, for the delivery of a new Integrated Health and Care Research Funding Scheme.

GMG is looking for an experienced Project Manager to contribute project management expertise and support to GMG’s data migration activities.

Coordinate the capture of diverse data requirements across various Programme Teams
Refine data migration project plans and breakdown into tasks
Allocate tasks and track progress against the data migration plan, ensuring the project sticks to schedule while maintaining an appropriate scope of work
Identify, log and actively manage project risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies (RAID), maintaining an up-to-date RAID log and escalating where appropriate
Other project management support as required

Proven experience managing complex, multifaceted projects, including end-to-end data migration initiatives
Strong understanding of SQL principles and relational data structures
Clear evidence of advanced problem solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex project challenges and deliver practical, effective solutions
Solid understanding of database design principles and the technical activities required to plan and execute data migrations
Demonstrable hands on experience using Jira for project tracking and delivery management
Experience working within both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies, including hybrid environments

Strong understanding of grant management systems, including the processes and workflows involved in administering grants
Experience or knowledge of systems used for the management of grants across the full grant lifecycle
Demonstrated understanding of complex data migration projects, including data mapping, validation, and reconciliation activities
Experience using data analysis and visualisation tools such as Tableau and Alteryx

Excellent planning and organisational skills
Compensation, Benefits & Working Arrangements:
Twickenham, London / Hybrid working model
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 6 months
Annual Leave: 25 days, plus UK public holidays

Annual, discretionary bonus
Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme
Life Insurance Cover
Training and Development Opportunities
Season Ticket Loan

NB: We offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, flexible working arrangements. This is an office based, hybrid role with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices 1 day each week, this may increase, subject to team requirements.

Inclusion and Diversity
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief.