Job Description

The ITS Programme Manager is a strategic and operational partner to the Head of IT & Technical Services (ITS), responsible for driving the delivery of the ITS portfolio, supporting strategy, and improving organisational effectiveness.

Key focus areas include:

• ITS portfolio and roadmap delivery

• Cross-functional programme leadership

• Governance, reporting, risk management

• Strategic planning and financial oversight and risk co-ordination

Duties and Responsibilities

ITS Project Portfolio

• Define and maintain the ITS roadmap

• Lead annual planning cycles

• Oversee ITS portfolio governance and delivery

• Lead cross-functional initiatives across ITS and the organisation

• Ensure reporting and stakeholder visibility

• Align initiatives with organisational strategy

Responsibilities beyond Portfolio Management

• Lead budget planning and financial oversight

• Drive operational improvements

• Oversee licence management

• Strengthen governance and committees

• Represent ITS in risk and stakeholder forums

Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide matrix leadership across projects

Working Environment

• Fast-paced, complex environment

• High autonomy and ambiguity

• Cross-functional collaboration

You have (Requirements)

• 6-7 years minimum relevant project management or business administration experience

• An undergraduate degree (In IT or relevant fields) or demonstrable equivalent experience

• Project management training: PRINCE 2, MSP or equivalent qualified

• Be able to motivate, engage and lead project teams

• Broad demonstrable experience of successfully supporting projects

• Tailor expert knowledge to project needs and circumstance

• Project management tools experience (e.g. Smartsheet/Alfresco)

• Capable of working under own initiative

• Persistence to carry tasks through to conclusion

• Flexible and positive attitude

• An ability to deal positively with change and adapt to new situations

• Ability to constructively challenge ways of working and get support to change

• Excellent verbal and written skills

• Excellent planning and organisational skills

You might also have (Desirable)

• Expert subject knowledge in either IT or scientific fields

• Suitable project area expertise (as required)

• logical problem solving

• Contract and supplier management

Other helpful information

You can view the full Job description here

Hybrid Working At EMBL-EBI we are pleased to offer hybrid working options for all our employees. A dedicated desk will be available everyday, but most of our team work two days on site and three from home. Although flexibility to attend onsite meetings and events.

Contract length 3 years (renewable to maximum of 9 years)

Salary Grade 7 monthly salary starting at £4206 per month after tax but excluding pension and insurance contributions. Plus generous benefits.

Why join us

Do something meaningful
At EMBL-EBI you can apply your talent and passion to accelerate science and tackle some of humankind's greatest challenges. EMBL-EBI, part of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, is a worldwide leader in the storage, analysis and dissemination of large biological datasets. We provide the global research community with access to publicly available databases and tools which are crucial for the advancement of healthcare, food security, and biodiversity.

Join a culture of innovation
We are located on the Wellcome Genome Campus, alongside other prominent research and biotech organisations, and surrounded by beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside. This is a highly collaborative and inclusive community where our employees enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and empowered to reach their professional potential. Watch this video to see how EMBL-EBI makes an impact.

Enjoy lots of benefits:

• Financial incentives: Monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances

• Flexible working arrangements - including hybrid working patterns

• Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)

• Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition public holidays

• Relocation package including installation grant (if required)

• Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)

• Family benefits: On-site nursery, 10 days of child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances

• Benefits for non-UK residents: Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident allowance.

For detailed information please visit our employee benefits page here

What else you need to know

• International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Please take a look at our International Applicants page for further information.

• EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we apply DORA principles to our recruitment and performance assessment processes here

• Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL, we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and scientific excellence. We encourage applications from candidates of all genders, identities, nationalities and/or any other diverse backgrounds.

• How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. Applications will close at 23:59 CET on the date shown below. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.

Closing Date

31/05/2026