Programme Manager

Location: Oxford (hybrid, with on-site presence required)

A globally focused research and development organisation is hiring a Programme Manager to lead and scale delivery efforts across a portfolio of artificial intelligence programmes. The mission is bold: apply advanced science and technology to solve global challenges in healthcare, sustainable agriculture, clean energy, and public sector innovation.

This role sits within the AI Capability function and plays a central part in turning vision into operational success. The Programme Manager will collaborate closely with AI scientists, applied ML teams, and leadership across the organisation to ensure complex, multi-year initiatives are delivered with focus, structure, and momentum. The environment is fast-paced and purpose-driven — ideal for someone who thrives in early-stage, mission-led settings.

Your role as Programme Manager

• Lead and develop a team of programme managers, fostering a collaborative, delivery-focused culture

• Translate strategic direction into actionable delivery plans across scientific and technical workstreams

• Oversee AI projects end-to-end — managing timelines, budgets, risks, and resource planning

• Build transparency into programme performance through clear communications and reporting frameworks

• Define infrastructure, staffing, and funding requirements, and support operational roll-out once approved

• Enable deep knowledge-sharing and trust-building across diverse scientific, operational, and leadership teams

Experience and qualifications for the Programme Manager role

• Extensive experience leading large-scale AI research or product programmes, ideally in a scientific or high-impact setting

• Solid understanding of AI development lifecycles, data infrastructure, and ethical AI principles

• Proven stakeholder management skills with an ability to align cross-functional teams at all levels

• Confident navigating evolving environments, bringing clarity and direction to ambiguous programme goals

• Experience building collaborative and inclusive cultures across technical and non-technical communities

• Familiarity with one or more global challenge domains such as health, food systems, energy, or public policy is a plus

This is a permanent opportunity within a pioneering institution focused on solving complex, real-world problems through AI. Apply now for immediate consideration — or get in touch directly to explore other leadership roles in programme delivery and AI innovation.