About EIT:
The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity’s most challenging problems.
EIT will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability.
Led by a faculty of world experts, EIT seeks to solve the world’s most challenging problems across four high-risk, high-reward, high-impact humane endeavours: health and medical science; food security and sustainable agriculture; climate change and clean energy; and artificial intelligence & robotics.
EIT is investing significant resources in a new world-class research and development facility in the Oxford Science Park. Set for completion in 2027, the state-of-the-art campus includes 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and educational and meeting spaces. Together, they create the perfect environment for EIT experts to take ground-breaking ideas from research to broad implementation. The new facility will further EIT’s current partnership with the University of Oxford and become the new home for Ellison Scholars.
EIT is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone’s experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity’s most enduring challenges.
Job Summary:
You’ll be at the heart of supporting AI programmes from inception to completion, working collaboratively with our AI Scientists, our ML Applied, ML Ops and Data teams, delivering impact across EIT’s four humane endeavours. You will be part of the Program Management team, which is fostering an environment where creativity, curiosity, and responsible risk-taking is encouraged and celebrated. You have a deep understanding of AI technologies, and project management methodologies. You are detail-oriented with a systems-thinking mindset and have the eagerness to learn and grow under experienced program leadership. You thrive in a changeable start-up environment, creating clarity and providing structure in your areas of work.
Key Responsibilities:
* Partner closely with cross functional teams within the AI team to design and develop project delivery plans. Facilitate technical stand ups, sprint planning and review sessions.
* Work closely with AI scientists, engineers, product managers, and domain experts to understand project needs and translate them into actionable plans. Support Program Managers in resource planning, timeline estimation, and stakeholder reporting.
* Set up and deliver AI projects end-to-end, from inception to deployment, managing project timelines to ensure timely delivery, identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies. Establish and maintain workflow automations, including e.g. Jira-to-Slack integrations, to streamline team communications and status updates.
* Develop and maintain real-time project dashboards to monitor milestones, KPIs, risks, and delivery timelines. Generate custom reports and trackers to support program visibility and executive decision-making.
* Be a champion and role model for a collaborative team culture, bringing diverse stakeholder groups together to build trusted relationships and enable deep knowledge exchange.
Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
* AI Project Delivery: demonstrated experience in successfully guiding cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams to scope and deliver complex, multi-year projects on time. Experience of delivering in a company focusing on AI research and/or product deployment strongly preferred.
* Technical Expertise: demonstrated experience in technical or agile project management with proficiency in Jira administration, including template setup, workflows, and familiarity with dashboard and reporting tools. Specialist experience in one or more of the humane endeavours is desirable.
* Culture & Community: experience in developing a culture of trust and creativity across a large community of multi-disciplinary collaborators.
* Stakeholder Management: strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage, influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels to balance competing team demands and organisational priorities
* Collaboration: track record of building deep, trust-based relationships with both scientists and operators from industry. Ability to simplify complex ideas in order to unite and excite a group with different perspectives towards a shared vision and goal.
We offer the following benefits:
Enhanced holiday pay
Pension
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Private Medical Insurance
Hospital Cash Plan
Therapy Services
Perk Box
Electric Car Scheme
Why work for EIT:
At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!
Terms of Appointment:
You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.
You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.
During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.
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