Programmes Graduate at MBTA

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Defence, AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

Degree qualified to minimum 2.2 in a Business, Economics or Business Management based subject
Background in Business or Economics with an interest in products and the technical aspect of projects

Responsibilities

Collating updates and information from all areas of the business at all levels to plan next steps on projects
Identifying and implementing improvements in existing metrics and processes for project planning
Identifying and locating project kit at UK sites, travelling to physical locations as necessary
Preparing a “how to” guide on the documentation suite required for contracts
Updating project plans
Preparing costs for work with engineers to present to senior management
Updating Risk Registers
Working with Project Control teams across assessment, manufacturing, and development phases of the missile lifecycle
Building networks across the business, including Project Managers, Commercial, Manufacturing, Technical, and Engineering teams, as well as Ministry of Defence and customers
In Agile teams: adopting iterative approach, working in sprints, utilising Agile Software technology, applying Scrum Master techniques, and collaborating with teams and customers for adaptive solutions to complex problems

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Project ManagementAgileRisk ManagementProject PlanningCost EstimationMetrics AnalysisDocumentation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Programmes Graduate position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote role or does it require travel?

The role involves travelling to physical locations at a number of UK sites where necessary to identify and locate project kit.

What skills or background are required for this graduate role?

The roles are best suited to those with a Business or Economics background with an interest in products and the technical aspect of projects. Skills include project management, agile methodologies like Scrum Master techniques, updating project plans, risk registers, and working with metrics.

What is the company culture like for this team?

The company emphasizes a collaborative approach and culture of sharing knowledge, trusting each other to thrive, supporting one another to learn, and bringing different perspectives.

What makes a strong candidate for these graduate positions?

Strong candidates will have a Business or Economics background with interest in technical projects, and demonstrate relevant behaviours, knowledge, skills, and experience through the assessment process to match Project Control, Management, or Agile schemes.

MBTA

Public transit services in Greater Boston

About MBTA

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) offers public transit services in the Greater Boston area, including subways, buses, commuter rails, and ferries. It generates revenue through fare collection, providing various products like single-ride tickets, monthly passes, and the CharlieCard for convenient payment. The MBTA stands out by offering a comprehensive range of transit options and continually improving service quality and accessibility. Its goal is to enhance the customer experience while serving the transportation needs of the community.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters

1964Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Government & Public SectorIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees