The Vacancy

We're looking for a Project Manager to lead and deliver multiple projects within the defence sector. You'll work closely with clients and technical teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the successful delivery of a number of complex projects across various MTC technology themes for major MTC clients.
• Capture and translate customer requirements into actionable project plans.
• Liaise with resource owners / team leaders to ensure effective use of resources in delivering project quality, cost & delivery within project scope
• Manage any changes to project scope via the recognised "Change Request" process.
• Define, measure and report regular updates of project performance to the client, senior management and key stakeholders.
• Act as champion for project management processes, tools & techniques and contribute to continuous improvement activities

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a Project Manager who can demonstrate experience of delivering complex projects in an engineering or professional services environment.

You'll also

• Have strong knowledge of project management processes and tools (APM competencies, PMP, PMO).
• Be skilled in MS Office and MS Project.
• Have excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Be analytical, results-driven, and calm under pressure.

Desirable:

• Current or previous UK security clearance.
• APM qualification (or willingness to achieve).
• Experience with NEC4 ECC contract environment.
• Commercial awareness and financial management skills.

Please note: Due to the nature of this role, a level of security clearance is required (or willingness to obtain).

Why Join Us?

At MTC, you'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team working on projects that make a real impact. We offer flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.

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.