Project Manager - APS

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Programmes Team based in Coventry.

The MTC has a unique opportunity for a Project Manager. The successful candidate will support the Advanced Production Systems (APS) technology theme and have the core objective of delivering APS projects varying in length and complexity within budget and on-time.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is a role for the successful applicant to demonstrate their abilities through developing effective and realistic project plans, liaising with stakeholders on an ongoing basis to ensure timelines are adhered to, work output quality is high and provide customers/stakeholders with updates and reports throughout projects until their completion.

This is a role that will further upskill the right applicant demonstrating their capability with Programme Management as a competent project management professional. The role reports into a small busy team.

This role will involve being responsible for the delivery of projects (Internal/external). This will include the coordinated organisation, direction and implementation of a number of activities to achieve outputs, outcomes and realise benefits of strategic importance to the MTC.

Person Specification

We are looking for a candidate who has:

Experience of Microsoft project management tools including MS Project and Excel Some knowledge of working on partially State funded projects Numerate with a strong focus on financial management Identify resource requirements and negotiate availability with resource owners / team leaders

In addition:

Proven capabilities in all aspects of the role of Assistant Project Manager or equivalent role within Programmes function Ability to manage projects autonomously Clear leadership potential to drive potentially larger projects Ability to demonstrate team leadership (whether indirect or direct) An organised yet flexible approach with the ability to influence/deliver through others A natural investigatory nature with strong analytical skills Generally able to resolve problems Demonstrable knowledge of PMP or similar framework Results driven self-starter with a positive CAN-DO approach focusing on solutions rather than problems Embraces personal and professional development

Please see the job description attached for more information on this role.

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.