Job Title: Technical Project Manager (BTIIC)
Department/School: School of Computing
Campus: Belfast campus
Salary: Grade 9 (£60,001 - £69,527 per annum)
Duration: Fixed term until 31st March 2028 / Full-time
Closing Date: 15th April 2026
Reference Number: 041686
- ABOUT US -
We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.
Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.
- THE ROLE -
The postholder will be a full-time, dedicated project manager in the Ulster team, responsible for reporting on the progress of all Ulster’s contractual responsibilities to BT.
The role will focus primarily on ensuring strict financial management of the (Ulster) BTIIC budget, and tracking progress of KPIs and deliverables.
The Technical Project Manager will also provide technical research management, direction and operational leadership that will enable the clear interpretation of project requirements and monitoring and assessment of performance and progress. To achieve this, they will play a central role in managing the Ulster University research team’s interactions with BT, with a particular focus on those areas where engineering down-streaming is prioritised.
We may create a 12-month waiting list for the same or similar roles within the Department / Faculty. The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if required for certain posts.
- ABOUT YOU -
The postholder will be required to have:
- A Degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electronic Engineering, or related discipline.
- A PhD in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electronic Engineering, or related discipline.
- Extensive experience of working in a Research and Development environment in the areas of Machine Learning, IoT and Network Security.
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Athena Swan Statement
The School of Computing holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.
The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.