Provide leadership to multiple teams, ensuring the delivery of high quality post-award research management services
Oversee all aspects of the post-award lifecycle of research projects
Manage complex, large scale post-award matters and provide authoritative advice on intricate research grant contractual arrangements
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing business practices and processes to enhance service delivery and resource allocation
Build and sustain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing high level strategic advice to senior executives.

Postgraduate qualifications, or equivalent extensive experience, in research administration, preferably within a large and complex higher education setting
Deep expertise in post-award research grant management at a senior level, including contractual and compliance considerations
Proven ability as a strategic thinker with the capacity to quickly analyse complex concepts, exercise sound judgment, and deliver practical solutions under pressure with concurrent deadlines
Demonstrated experience managing and developing teams within a customer focused service delivery environment, with a track record of driving continuous improvement
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the evidenced ability to formulate policy, deliver strategic advice to senior executives, and maintain effective relationships across diverse functional areas.

Senior Manager, Awards

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