Enterprise Program Manager
Posted 3 days ago by University of Southampton
£44,746 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Enterprise Programme Manager at the University of Southampton's Optoelectronics Research Centre will oversee two key initiatives: the development of an international semiconductor network and the management of optical chip development for AI. This role involves engaging with stakeholders across academia, industry, and policy in both the UK and Canada, while ensuring effective communication and project deliverables. The position offers opportunities for career development within a supportive university environment, emphasizing equality, diversity, and inclusion. The role allows for flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage activities across two programmes: international semiconductor network and optical chip development for AI.
- Develop a Canada-UK semiconductor network to empower early career researchers.
- Coordinate consortium activities for optical chip development.
- Manage relationships with senior stakeholders in industry, academia, and policy.
- Oversee day-to-day operations, communications, and marketing.
- Track actions to ensure project deliverables are met.
- Arrange training events, workshops, and seminars.
- Promote activities via the website and social media accounts.
- Ensure Equality, Diversity & Inclusion are embedded within activities.
- Work alongside CORNERSTONE’s Engagement Officer and Administrator.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in programme management.
- Strong communication skills, particularly in conveying technical content.
- Ability to manage relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience in organizing events and workshops.
- Understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.
- Familiarity with semiconductor technology and optical chip development.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility in working hours and arrangements.
Salary (Rate): £44,746.00 yearly
City: Southampton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Enterprise Programme Manager
Section: Optoelectronics Research Centre
Location: Highfield Campus
Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full-Time Fixed-Term until 31/03/2029
Closing Date: Monday 01 June 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 3415326BA
CORNERSTONE, the open-access silicon photonics foundry at the University of Southampton, is seeking a proactive Programme Manager to manage activities across two programmes: developing an international semiconductor network and managing optical chip development for AI. These two activities provide a stimulating challenge with variety and clear career development opportunities, as described below.
The successful candidate will help to develop a Canada-UK semiconductor network, which aims to empower early career researchers (ECRs) to lead the next wave of innovation in advanced materials, photonics and chip design. The successful candidate will also coordinate the activities of a consortium developing optical chips for AI. While these two activities are distinct, they share common attributes; the candidate will manage relationships with senior stakeholders, including industry, academia and policy makers in the UK and Canada. They will be comfortable working within a fast-paced environment, managing day-to-day operations, communications and marketing, while tracking actions to ensure deliverables are met.
The candidate will arrange training events, workshops and seminars, tracking membership and coordinating activities with partner organisations. The candidate will be expected to clearly communicate technical content to stakeholders. They will work alongside CORNERSTONE’s Engagement Officer and Administrator to promote activities via our website and social media accounts. The candidate will ensure Equality, Diversity & Inclusion are embedded within these activities, working with CORNERSTONE’s EDI Delivery Manager.
The candidate will have the opportunity to thrive in a university environment, supporting the development of future technologies. They will be able to develop a career within a university culture focused on people, collegiality, quality, internationalisation and sustainability. The working hours are flexible, with the option for hybrid working. As the role involves handling information up to OFFICIAL SENSITIVE (see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications), the candidate will need to pass the necessary clearance checks.
For general enquiries, please contact Prof Andy G Sellars (a.g.sellars@soton.ac.uk).
As a university, we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.
With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days, we are committed to supporting our staff and students and are open to a flexible working approach.
Apply by 11.59 pm UK time on the closing date. For assistance, contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.