Project Lead

6 days ago

Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom the-mtc Full time

About The MTC

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is a world-renowned research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and industry. We are a collaborative environment where engineers, scientists, and technicians work together to develop and demonstrate new technologies on an industrial scale.

We help manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies, working across various sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction, and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas, and defence.

Our engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design, and training for the skills of the future. We have world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool, and Oxford, and are part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Programme Manager to join our Programmes Team based in Coventry. As a Programme Manager, you will lead and manage the successful delivery of UKRI/Innovate UK collaborative R&D projects, working across various MTC technology themes and industry sectors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage successful delivery of UKRI/Innovate UK collaborative R&D projects.
  • Ensure consortium needs are clearly captured, understood, and effectively built into project bids.
  • Liaise with resource owners/team leaders to ensure effective use of resources in delivering project quality, cost, and delivery within project scope.
  • Manage any changes to project scope via the recognised 'Change Request' process.
  • Act as champion for MTC's project management processes, tools, and techniques.
  • Contribute to internal continuous improvement activities related to PM tools and processes.

Person Specification

We are looking for someone who is/has:

Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience

  • A strong leader with significant experience in a busy projects-based/professional services environment.
  • Experience of working on government-funded collaborative research and development projects.
  • Experience of Microsoft project management tools, including MS Project and Excel.
  • Numerate with a strong focus on financial management.
  • Ability to identify resource requirements and negotiate availability with resource owners/team leaders.

Desirable Skills/Qualifications/Experience

  • Experience and a working understanding of delivering projects in an engineering/professional services environment.
  • An organised yet flexible approach with the ability to influence/deliver through others.
  • A natural investigatory nature with strong analytical skills.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of PMP and PMO.
  • Results-driven self-starter with a positive CAN-DO approach focusing on solutions rather than problems.
  • Embraces personal and professional development.

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