Principal Technical Project Manager (we have office locations in Cambridge, Leeds & London)
Genomics EnglandLondon, England, gb
Posted April 10, 2026
77000 - 77000 GBP
Full Time
About the Company
Genomics England is a pioneering organization dedicated to advancing genomic healthcare through collaboration with the NHS. The company focuses on leveraging genomics for diagnostics, treatment, and research, notably through initiatives like the 100,000 Genomes Project. By providing cutting-edge services such as next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics, Genomics England aims to enhance patient outcomes and drive medical innovation in areas including oncology and rare diseases.
Job Description
Genomics England is a global leader in enabling genomic medicine and research, focused on creating a world where everyone benefits from genomic healthcare. We are seeking a Principal Technical Project Manager to lead complex technical initiatives within the RE3 programme.
Requirements
- Extensive experience leading large-scale, complex technical projects within life sciences, healthcare, research, or public sector organisations.
- Strong understanding of the software development.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to plan, prioritise, and escalate appropriately.
- Good commercial and financial acumen, including budget awareness and supplier engagement.
- Demonstrable knowledge of AWS and cloud architectures, with the ability to translate technical requirements and issues for non-technical stakeholders.
Benefits
- Generous Leave: 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, additional leave for long service, and the option to apply for up to 30 days of remote working abroad annually (approval required).
- Family-Friendly: Blended working arrangements, flexible working, enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave benefits.
- Pension & Financial: Defined contribution pension (Genomics England double-matches up to 10%, however you can contribute more if you wish), Life Assurance (3x salary), and a Give As You Earn scheme.
- Learning & Development: Individual learning budgets, support for training and certifications, and reimbursement for one annual professional subscription (approval required).
- Recognition & Rewards: Employee recognition programme and referral scheme.
- Health & Wellbeing: Subsidised gym membership, a free Headspace account, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme, eye tests, flu jabs.