Strategic Partnerships Project Manager (MPLS & BOLD)

About the role

The University of Oxford is creating a new Strategic Partnerships Project Management function within the MPLS Divisional Office. Two Project Managers will lead high‑value collaborations with industry, with one role dedicating 50% of time to the newly funded BOLD Lab, a world‑leading AI research initiative.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of strategically important partnership projects from initial engagement through negotiation, contract signing and delivery.
• Collaborate with academic leaders, industry partners and professional services to ensure project momentum and successful outcomes.
• Provide project leadership that navigates complexity and enables academic colleagues to focus on scientific research.
• Allocate 50% of time (for the BOLD Lab role) to support the AI research laboratory’s partnership activities.
• Maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across organisational boundaries.

Required profile

• Degree‑level education or equivalent.
• Significant experience managing complex projects, partnerships or business‑development activities involving senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to influence, communicate and build relationships at senior levels.
• Comfort operating across organisational boundaries in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience of academic‑industry collaboration or research partnership programmes is advantageous.