Project Delivery Manager in Catcliffe

As the Project Delivery Manager, you will lead the Project Delivery team within one of the AMRC technology groups and support the senior management team in that group to give critical support and advice in project management and strategy. The role supports the delivery of projects and programmes that range in scale and duration. You will be in an environment where you will be required to use your creative thinking skills, combining the development of research and technology theories and applied manufacturing solutions in a non‑production environment. You will also need to demonstrate a high level of capability, facilitating low risk transition of these solutions into our industrial partners’ production facilities.

The AMRC are a Corporate Partner of the Association of Project Management (APM) and continuously train, support and encourage the Project Management team at the AMRC.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting the group in scoping, planning and delivery of a variety of projects and programmes.
• Ownership and support / preparation of project and programme budgets, in collaboration with Research Engineers to ensure they are not exceeded and spent on relevant project items.
• Detailed management, control and reporting throughout the project lifecycle for relevant individuals to be updated on project progress.
• Inputting, ordering and interrogating finance data in order to deliver projects and programmes to budget.
• Responsible for monthly invoicing and deeper financial review of projects and programmes, working directly with AMRC Finance team representatives.
• Management and support of Project Managers within your ‘team of teams’ including offering support/guidance where necessary.
• Makes presentations to senior management on project updates, project cycle, and expected results.
• Support and participate in project teams to deliver projects in time and on budget.
• Present results to internal and external stakeholders at all levels in a professional and concise manner.
• Be responsible for short, medium and long‑term projects and programmes in own area, or contribute to the planning of the group.
• Liaise with partners and suppliers when and where required to form good relationships.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and are respected. Even if your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with this role’s criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Criteria

• Have substantial Project Management work experience.
• Have a client facing / customer service work experience at all levels of business.
• Demonstrate ability to undertake short, medium and long term projects and programmes carrying out all roles at all levels up to the level of £10m or comparable workload.
• Must hold or have held a formal PM qualification, such as PMQ / Prince 2 Practitioner certification, or equivalent.
• Experience of managing teams of Project Managers and senior reporting methods.
• IT Skills across Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Project – basic to intermediate standard.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, report writing skills, experience of delivering presentations; communicating to staff at all levels the organisation’s strategic plan and their personal contribution towards it.
• Ability to assess and organise resources, plan and progress work activities using Microsoft Project, SAP and other tools.
• Experience of delivering a range of project management approaches (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid etc).
• Demonstrate the ability to actively participate and lead meetings with customers or staff at all levels, giving input and results as required.
• Demonstrate experience in the interviewing and recruitment of project team staff.
• Demonstrate experience of reviewing individual/team progress and performance and embedding organisational strategy into individual performance planning.

What We Offer

• A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Appropriate membership and training with the Association of Project Management.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development.
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Professional Services Shared Skills Framework.
• A range of generous family‑friendly policies: Paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies, support for those going through the menopause, paid time off and support for fertility treatment, and more.

Inclusiveness

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

Baseline Personnel Security Standard check

Please be aware that there is a requirement for the successful applicant to undertake a Baseline Personnel Security Standard check (BPSS). Please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for the check when you are applying for this post.

Contact Information

For informal enquiries about this job contact Angus Williams, AMRC Head of Project Management on a.williams@amrc.co.uk.

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