Programme Manager

2 days ago


Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom the-mtc Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Programme Manager to join our Programmes Team at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC). As a Programme Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the successful delivery of large and complex projects/programmes across various technology themes and industry sectors.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage project teams to achieve project goals and objectives.
  • Develop and implement project plans, including resource allocation and budgeting.
  • Ensure customer and stakeholder needs are clearly captured and effectively built into project bids.
  • Manage programme/portfolio accountability, achieving Late Day targets, On Time Delivery, and Cost to Complete performance.
  • Liaise with resource owners/team leaders to ensure effective use of resources in delivering project quality, cost, and delivery within project scope.
  • Manage 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 has:

  • A strong leadership background with significant experience in a busy projects-based/professional services environment.
  • Experience of Microsoft project management tools, including MS Project and Excel.
  • Excellent communication skills, able to effectively communicate at all levels of the business.
  • Numerate with a strong focus on financial management.
  • Ability to identify resource requirements and negotiate availability with resource owners/team leaders.
  • Experience working with classified information.
Desirable Skills
  • Experience and a working understanding of delivering projects through others 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.
  • Qualified to degree level or equivalent in technical and/or business-related disciplines and a background in engineering or professional-related disciplines.
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. We are home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.

Our 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. We help manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.

We work 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. We help businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability, and competitiveness.

We are supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing and have world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool, and Oxford. We are part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.



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