Annual wage £22,000.00 Annual wage will increase as you work toward completion of your Apprenticeship if you demonstrate a pro-active practical aptitude with problem solving skills and are willing to accept responsibility. Working week 37 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 7.00am - 3.30pm, with a 30 minute lunch break. Friday, 7.00am - 12.00pm. Total hours per week: 37 Expected duration 60 Months Possible start date 08 Jul 2024 Date posted 24 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Degree Level 6 (Degree with honours) Reference number VAC1000246805 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day The DePuy Synthes Degree Apprenticeship Project Management programme is designed to create the leaders of the future. You will have the opportunity to work alongside, and be guided, by industry experts in the Medical Device field whilst DePuy sponsor you through your University degree.DePuy Synthes is part of Johnson and Johnson and is one of the world’s leading orthopedic development facilities, designed to stimulate innovation, communication, and collaboration in order to advance medical device solutions that deliver value for healthcare providers and improve people’s lives. A documentation and PLM project manager role is intended to drive and track the overall timeline for the interaction of new product development projects (including PFR’s) with the PLM system. It will drive efficiencies throughout the project by providing expert management and support to the project team. This role outline is based on the currently employed Adaptive coordinator role (Leeds & Warsaw) with additional functional requirements to integrate the role within PCTs The role will manage these interactions across multiple projects The role is expected to identify further efficiencies within the process and drive CIPs for the process Two of the Key Attributes that have been identified for the role and are the main drivers identified to improve the overall CO efficiency are: Communication Proficiency in PLM system Communication; particularly around awareness of the following to improve CO timelines: CO/CA &CT requirementsPCT members What is required to raise the CO Approvers CO /CA &CT contentApprovers to be aware of the content of the CO /CA &CT before it arrives in their inbox CO /CA &CT timelineApprovers to be aware of the timeline for the CO /CA &CT review and Approval, including the impact of delayed reviews on overall project timeline General communication with non PCT PLM system teamDoc Control etc. CO – Change Order, CA – Change assessment, CT – change task PLM Proficiency PLM proficiency is key to ensuring the benefits of this role can be used to their full extent One central contact for the whole PCT for PLM associated questions and needs Ability to communicate PLM process and estimated timelines with Project PM and Development lead Ability to work closely with Doc Control to ensure minimal impact of procedural changes Key Interactions Below are a list of key interactions with the types of stakeholders for the role: Project Manager Bioengineers/Project engineers Design Engineers Test Engineers Marketing Purchasing Further Potential Administrative Tasks for the Doc & PLM PM Role: Budget tracker & P/O trackers General Purchasing BtB tasks The training you will be getting Apprenticeship Standard: Project Manager (Degree) Training Provider: York St John University Qualification: Cogent Skills and DePuy Synthes have developed an ‘Apprenticeship Training Plan’. It includes a mixture of external and internal training that will ensure the Apprentice is fully competent by the end of their programme and ready to take the Apprenticeship end point assessment. The Apprentice will receive a minimum of 30% (1.5 day) of their training away from their day-to-day job. Association for Project Management (APM) Project Management qualification (PMQ) or equivalent course Completion of Level D professional qualification in year 2 Online course and examination Apprentices are eligible for Student Membership of the APM, at the end of the programme they are eligible for full membership (MAPM)gain will expand their understanding to a higher level and commence on specialised modules during the latter part of this qualification. In addition, they will gain skills specific to the working practices of DePuy. Delivery model: A mixture of blended learning, online/Block release. Blended delivery format: with a mix of face-to-face teaching and online learning. Each module has a 2-day ‘in person’ workshop built in. Each year is split into four teaching blocks each consisting of 10 weeks, with one 20 credit module being taught per block. In Years 1 and 2 apprentices also undertake a skills-based module worth 40 credits which runs across the year. The final 40 credits are completed within a 6-month period and form the End Point Assessment What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship DePuy Synthes is committed to developing the talent of new entrants into the sector and is looking for the future leaders of the company. Upon completion of your Apprenticeship, the progression opportunities are limitless. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working Qualifications A Level or equivalent Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (Grade Any) Desired BTEC or equivalent Engineering (Grade Any) Desired Things to consider Day release at University for knowledge-based training as part of the working week as well as half day study time whilst on site at DePuy. The site provides on-site secure parking and has good transport links.