Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Programme Manager to oversee projects across our Defence Nuclear sector. The position is an 18-month fixed term contract.


You'll be responsible for leading and managing the successful delivery of a number of large and/or complex projects/programmes working across various MTC technology themes and industry sectors.



You be responsible for

Ensuring customer and all stakeholder needs are clearly captured, understood, and effectively built into project bids. Full programme/portfolio accountability achieving Late Day targets, On Time Delivery and Cost to Complete performance. Liaising with resource owners / team leaders to ensure effective use of resources in delivering project quality, cost & delivery within project scope. Managing any changes to project scope via the recognised "Change Request" process.


You'll also act as champion for MTC's project management processes, tools & techniques and contribute to internal continuous improvement activities relates to PM tools and processes.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for a results driven, strong leader with significant experience in a busy projects based/professional services environment.


You'll be a self-starter with a positive CAN-DO approach focusing on solutions rather than problems.


You'll have experience of Microsoft project management tools including MS Project and Excel and be able to articulate and communicate effectively at all levels of the business, from junior staff to CEO.



We're also looking for somebody

Numerate with a strong focus on financial management. With the ability to identify resource requirements and negotiate availability with resource owners / team leaders. Used to working with classified information.

Desirable skills and experience include

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. Embraces personal and professional development. Qualified to degree level in technical and / or business-related disciplines and a background in engineering or professional related disciplines.

Interview Process

Once you submit your application, this will be passed on to our Talent Acquisition team for review. If you are successfully shortlisted, the next steps will be a 2-stage interview process.

Reference and Security Checks

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained and acquiring a security clearance.



The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) was established in 2010 as an independent Research & Technology Organisation (RTO) with the objective of bridging the gap between academia and industry - often referred to as 'the valley of death'.


It represents one of the largest public sector investments in UK manufacturing and, after four years of planning and a 16 month build, the facility opened at Ansty Park in Coventry at the end of 2011.


In December 2011, there were 16 industrial members, 44 staff and just a few key pieces of equipment in the 'workshop'.


Over the following seven years the MTC's rapid growth has seen the expansion of our campus with the construction of three more facilities, including the opening of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre and the National Centre for Additive Manufacturing.


Our role has also increased to cover not only R&D but also Training, Advanced Manufacturing Management and Factory Design.


We now have over 700 talented employees working with us.


During this time we have helped hundreds of companies across a range of industries and over 100 of them have become members of the MTC.