Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Position DetailsLocation: Hybrid / Newcastle OfficeReports to: Head of ProjectsEmployment Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary Range: CIRCA £45,000 per annumLine Management: NoneAbout
TREAT-NMD is a global network committed to advancing diagnosis, care, and treatment for those living with neuromuscular diseases. We work collaboratively with experts, patients, and organizations to improve outcomes, accelerate research, and support groundbreaking initiatives worldwide.
Purpose of the Role
The Senior Project Manager will manage the delivery of complex projects within TREAT-NMD's portfolio, ensuring successful outcomes, technical excellence, high standards of quality and governance, and providing guidance and leadership within projects. This role involves managing multiple projects, ensuring suitable project frameworks are developed and maintained, providing leadership within project teams, and engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders internationally.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery & Coordination
* Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple projects across TREAT-NMD's portfolio.
* Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
* Monitor progress, identify risks (RAID), and implement mitigation strategies.
* Ensure compliance with funder requirements and reporting obligations.
Strategic Planning & Implementation
* Contribute to organisational strategy through effective project planning and delivery
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to maximise synergies and collaborative opportunities
Financial Management
* Manage project budgets, including internal costs, external payments and change control
* Work closely with Finance to define project budgets, review pricing models, prepare project budget reporting and ensure financial health of projects.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
* Act as a key point of contact for internal teams, funders, industry partners, and patient organisations.
* Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
* Facilitate cross-functional communication and alignment on project goals.
Technical Project Management
* Utilise project management tools (e.g. MS Project or similar) for planning and reporting.
* Support data analysis and reporting activities in collaboration with research teams.
Leadership & Team Development
* Support junior team members providing guidance and support as required
* Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing team culture
Skills & Competencies Required
· Project & Programme Management: Extensive knowledge of common project management methodologies (PRINCE2, APM, PMP, Agile/Scrum) combined with a minimum of 3 years' experience of project management, ideally in a supplier capacity.
· Budget & Resource Management: Strong financial acumen and experience managing project budgets and resources within a wider project portfolio.
· Technical Tools: Proficiency in MS Project or similar with an awareness of data analysis tools (e.g. R Studio)
· Stakeholder Management: Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills, with an ability to communicate effectively across all levels and with a diverse set of stakeholders.
· Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
· Leadership: Proven ability to lead and manage project teams
· Flexibility & Adaptability: Comfortable working as part of a small team within a dynamic environment, continually adapting to new challenges and opportunities.
Qualifications
Essential:
* Degree qualification or equivalent in a relevant discipline
* 3+ years Project Management experience
* Formal Project Management qualification (PMQ/PMP preferred)
* Proven experience managing complex, multi-faceted projects
Desirable:
* Experience in healthcare, academic, or international multidisciplinary settings
* Understanding of neuromuscular or rare disease research
* Technical/data analysis experience
Internal and External Relationships
The postholder will be required to form working relationships with a diverse group of people internally and externally. Key contacts include:
TREAT-NMD (Internal)
· COO
· Head of Projects
· Project PaLaDIn Team (EC grant funded project)
· Research & Data Team
· Technical Project Manager
External
· Global Registry Network
· Customers/clients
· Industry partners
· Patient organisations
· IT/software developers
Other Relevant Information
The post holder will be expected to develop and maintain an up to date and thorough knowledge of specific policies, data governance, any related / associated processes and procedures, and a detailed understanding of the rare neuromuscular disease field, as well as the general culture, products, services and planned future initiatives of TREAT-NMD. Some UK/international travel and overnight stays may be required. The post holder may be required to undertake work outside of normal working hours on an occasional basis, in order to deliver their key responsibilities.
Core Values and Behaviours
1. Collaboration - working together with internal and external stakeholders to achieve the goals of the business and wider NMD community, through open communication and establishing trusted relationships.
2. Accountability - we own our actions, decisions and outcomes. Everyone will follow through on commitments to the highest standards, learning from mistakes and coming up with solutions.
3. Respect - we foster a positive culture where everyone is valued, heard, and treated with fairness, professionalism and courtesy.
4. Community-focused -to enable the NMD community, supporting the achievement of mutual objectives and keeping the interests of the network at the forefront of everything we do.