Senior Manager, Project Management

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Outsmart Insight Full time

The Pitch : It's a fun job with a great team. You’ll speak to a lot of scientists and innovators.
We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic self-starter to run projects on our experts platform focused on science, technology and innovation challenges. We are looking for someone smart and detail-orientated to ensure we continue to keep all our moving parts moving.

We need someone who thrives on operational excellence and problem solving, is naturally social and who builds relationships and can make sure our community of scientists and engineers feel supported and inspired. You should thrive on thinking fast, getting your hands dirty and keeping a cool head, holding it all together for the team.

You’re a communicator, whether it’s reporting progress on the projects you lead or briefing the research teams. You’re naturally curious and enthusiastic about science and technology.

This is a permanent role for outstanding candidates.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

You’ll play a critical role working closely with our Client Services team, supporting the delivery of client projects by managing the workflow provided by science and technology experts. 

Plan projects, including writing project briefs
Directly resource and manage virtual teams of many contributors
Coordinate and oversee the execution of projects
Monitor schedules and budgets
Implement and improve processes and workflows

You are expected to gain exposure to a wide range of emerging technology topics, such as:

AI and machine learning
Autonomous and unmanned systems
Biomanufacturing
Climate data & analytics
Digital Twins
Future aerospace concepts
Human-machine interfaces
Nanomaterials
Neurotechnologies
Next-gen renewables
Quantum sensing
Satellite communications
Space propulsion concepts
Synthetic Biology

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
No weekends

Remote and flexible working arrangements considered. 

REQUIREMENTS

Graduate or Masters degree (a science or engineering subject preferred)
Track record of planning projects (short and medium-term), meeting deadlines and managing multiple activities
Ability to write clearly, speak articulately and think on your feet. You effectively communicate between team members, key stakeholders and everyone else involved

NICE TO HAVE

~ Previous experience within a commercial setting, such as project/product/community management


APPLY

Send a cover letter and a two-page CV to careers@outsmartinsight.com highlighting your suitability for this role. Please note, applicants who do not email a cover letter and CV will not be considered.

WHY OUTSMART INSIGHT?

Advances in all the sciences – from robotics and genomics to climate tech and space exploration – are leaving no aspect of our lives untouched. Global challenges in the 21st Century need science, technology and the collective ingenuity of all the big brains on our planet to solve them, which is why we need you.

Outsmart Insight is a technology intelligence company at the intersection of where deep tech meets the future. Our focus is on emerging, breakthrough and next-generation technologies. 
We specialise in horizon scanning, technology monitoring, trend forecasting and innovation scouting, enabling FTSE 100 companies, venture capital firms, multinational R&D and government agencies to be at the forefront of next-generation technology. 

CORE COMPANY VALUES

Smart minds, working together
Hard work, rewarded
Quality delivered every time
Strong client relationships built on trust
A happy, healthy team



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