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Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project manager (Grade 8) from an engineering background to steer a major project at the intersection of systems engineering and healthcare delivery. You will work with a highly interdisciplinary research team and with our clinical and health data partners to ensure the project meets its goals. You will have excellent understanding of engineering approaches to project management as well as high level organisational and interpersonal skills.

RESHAPE-CARE (re-engineering services for health, maximising person centred care) is a research and innovation programme to transform care for people with multiple long term conditions. It represents a partnership between systems engineers, healthcare researchers, health data experts and health service providers. Key elements of the project include the development of “digital twin” computer systems to model and inform patterns of medical testing in long term conditions and the use of engineering approaches to changing the ways in which services work.  RESHAPE-CARE is a partnership between the Universities of Sheffield (School of Medicine and Health and School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering) and Manchester. It is jointly funded by the National Institute of Health Research and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and will run for 4.5 years. A key element of the project is close working with people with lived experience of multiple long term conditions, particularly from communities experiencing multiple forms of disadvantage.

The University of Sheffield delivers world leading research in Systems Engineering and in Health Services Research. This exciting project bridges these two disciplines in innovative and challenging ways. This post provides a unique opportunity for an experienced project manager to develop expertise in a rapidly evolving field.

Main duties and responsibilities

As project manager you will be responsible for working with the lead investigators to deliver the project. This will involve working with stakeholders (public and services) and academics from engineering, data science and health. The investigator team has worked together on an 18 month development award so you will be joining an established and effective team, at a time of scaling up in size and impact. You will be responsible for the day to day running of the study, including planning and overseeing the delivery of multiple work packages, managing multiple different meetings and ensuring timely production of both internal and external reports.

You will work closely with the study co-lead investigators Professor Visakan Kadirkamanathan (engineering) and Professor Chris Burton (health) along with the large team of academic and clinical co-investigators (approximately 20 in total). You will also oversee the work of a team of 6 researchers who will be appointed to different elements of the project. You will have substantial secretarial support from an experienced member of our professional services team.

You will be based in the Sheffield Centre for Health & Related Research and work closely with colleagues in Engineering (the buildings are only a short distance from each other). Some travel to Manchester and to clinical sites and community meetings in Sheffield and South Yorkshire will be expected as part of the project.

The RESHAPE-CARE team has public co-investigators and a major programme of public and patient involvement. You will be expected to engage with this as an integral part of the project. As a member of the University of Sheffield you will contribute to the vibrant academic life of the university.

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Further Information

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place during the week commencing 5th January 2026 . This will consist of a presentation and interview. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage mid December 2025. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact dph-section-operations@sheffield.ac.uk.

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window).

What we offer

• A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes integrated with our Academic Career Pathways / Professional Services Shared Skills Framework.
• A range of generous family-friendly policies
  • paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
  • support for those going through the menopause
  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment
  • and more

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

Criminal record

A standard DBS check will be needed for this role. More details on the checks can be found on the Government website: gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role (opens in a new window).

Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page:- sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/candidates (opens in a new window).

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