R&D Transformation Programme Manager

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As an R&D Transformation Programme Manager, you will be responsible for definition, development and execution of transformation projects that build operational resilience and embed state of the art capabilities, aligned to the multi-year R&D operations transformation roadmap, to position the Johnson Matthey Teesside site as a flagship innovation facility of the future

The role:

You will help drive our goals by:

• Being responsible for the delivery of projects aligned to the R&D operations transformation roadmap
• Being responsible for the formulation of overall programme plans, budget and resourcing determination and acquiring approval to proceed.
• Defining the scope, outputs, and activities of projects and ensuring execution and delivery, managing changes to the scope or timings following appropriate governance and providing clear communication, insights and updates to stakeholders and sponsors, enabling the ability to make timely decisions.
• Building, maintaining, and utilising a network of internal and external stakeholders ensuring that they contribute to the overall programme success.
• Change management - identifying linkages to other projects, managing risks, issues, changes and resources and taking corrective actions when necessary to ensure timely delivery of key milestones.
• Evaluating and closing projects, identifying and analysing lessons learned, ensuring completion of project objectives, and the realisation of deliverables.

Key skills/qualifications that will help you succeed in this role:

• Relevant scientific or engineering degree with a strong learning agility
• Proven experience in the definition, development and execution of complex projects/programmes, which may have interdependencies
• Experience and understanding of R&D operational environments, comprising multi-scale activities from micro to pilot scale in both catalyst synthesis and process technology development
• Digitalisation and/or R&D automation experience (Desirable)

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Retirement savings
• Share plans
• Saving accounts
• House saving funds
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter allowances and loans
• Medical plans / health assessments
• Fitness discounts

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

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