Project Manager

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to join the team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead, and project manage a number of projects, technologies and activities in support of MTC clients within the defence sector.

This position requires a Project Manager who either currently holds UKSV clearance or is willing to attain this.

As a Project manager, you’ll ensure successful delivery of a number of projects working across various MTC Technology Themes for major MTC clients.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the customer and all stakeholders needs are clearly captured, understood, and effectively built into the project scope, and all aspects of project delivery.
• Liaising with resource owners / team leaders to ensure effective use of resources in delivering project quality, cost & delivery within project scope.
• Manage any changes to project scope via the recognised “Change Request” process.
• Define, measure and report regular updates of project performance to the client, senior management and key stakeholders.
• Work closely with technical leads.
• Act as champion for project management processes, tools & techniques.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities relates to PM tools and processes.
• Offer clear and concise communication given in a timely manner to key stakeholders.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager who has demonstrated a wealth of experience of successfully delivering complex projects within a busy project environment.

You’ll have significant knowledge and experience of project management processes & reporting techniques, as well as understanding of APM PM competencies.

Eligibility

• Demonstrable knowledge of PMP and PMO.
• An experienced MS Office user, including MS Project.
• Experience and a working understanding of delivering projects in an engineering/professional services environment.
• The ability to deliver our customers’ requirements in balance with other priorities and constraints such as budgets and resources.
• Demonstrate a clear leadership style directing others to achieve project success.
• The ability to build & actively manage a good working relationship with a challenging set of customers.
• An articulate and effective communicator able to interact with stakeholders at all levels of the business.
• A natural investigatory nature with strong analytical skills.
• Results-driven self-starter with a positive CAN-DO approach focusing on solutions rather than problems.
• Ability to remain calm, positive and constructive under pressure.

Desirable Skills/Qualifications/Experience

• Numerate with a strong focus on financial management.
• Experience of managing innovation in the content of the projects as well as delivery mechanisms.
• Willingness to contribute to continuous improvement activities related to PM tools and processes.
• Embraces personal and professional development.
• Association of Project Management (APM) qualification (or willingness to work towards achieving this accredited qualification).
• Experience of project management within NEC4 ECC contract environment.

Interview Process

Once you submit your application, this will be passed on to our Talent Acquisition team for review. If you are successfully shortlisted, the next steps will be a 2-stage interview process.

Reference and Security Checks

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.

About The MTC

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.

The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.

Established to prove cutting-edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.

Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.

The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.