Overview
We’re looking for a dynamic Project Manager to join us in Coventry or Liverpool. We have a new opportunity to join our Power & Energy team and be part MTC’s mission to provide our clients with innovative manufacturing systems solutions that transform the capabilities of industrial, government and regional clients and collectively deliver MTC’s purpose of having a positive impact on society.
As project Manager you’ll lead and manage successful delivery of a number of projects, working across various MTC Technology Themes and industry sectors. You’ll ensure customer needs are clearly captured, understood, and effectively built into project proposals. You’ll liaise with resource owners / team leaders to ensure effective use of resources in delivering project quality, cost & delivery within project scope. This role will suit a highly organised, strong communicator who thrives on quality of delivery, innovation and continuous improvement. You’ll need to be security cleared or be willing to attain this.
Responsibilities
* Managing any changes to project scope via the recognised “Change Request” process
* Acting as champion for BMS project management processes, tools & techniques
* Contribute to continuous improvement activities relates to PM tools and processes
Qualifications
* Experience of delivering multiple projects concurrently with strong leadership in a busy project-based engineering or professional services environment
* Strong communicator who can articulate clearly and effectively at all levels of the business
* Innovative with a proactive approach to continuous improvement related to PM tools and processes and maintaining performance standards
* 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
* Organised yet flexible with the ability to influence/deliver through others
* Demonstrable knowledge of PMP and PMO
* Results-driven self-starter with a positive CAN-DO approach focusing on solutions
Recruitment Process
The interview process will be two stages.
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
Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
* Research Services
Note: This description may include standard job site information and does not alter the core requirements of the role.
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