Project Manager at MBTA

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

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£40,000 – £64,000Compensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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DefenceIndustries

Requirements

British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship
Ability to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks
Project / Programme Management experience – ideally gained in a matrix organisation
Strong risk management skills and experience
Sound business judgement including an appreciation of complex problems and how to solve them
Strong communication and motivational skills
Ability to embrace new challenges and deal with a level of ambiguity
Experience of leading projects from a business perspective, including EVM, schedule adherence and schedule risk assessments
Bidding & estimating experience
Negotiating and influencing skills, with the ability to establish and maintain relationships and work collaboratively across various levels and with internal and external collaborators
Drive and motivation in leading project teams to strive for excellence in the face of adversity
Ability to engage, share standard methodology and find opportunities for innovation

Responsibilities

Define, plan and deliver medium to large size contracts/programmes
Work in an exciting, complex and changing environment to contribute and make a difference in delivering capability to customers
Embed partner/stakeholder management skills across a diverse multi-functional, international organisation

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Project ManagementProgramme ManagementContract ManagementRisk ManagementStakeholder Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Project Manager position?

The salary is circa £40,000-64,000 depending on experience.

Is this a remote or hybrid role, and what are the on-site requirements?

This is a dynamic (hybrid) working arrangement requiring 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification.

What key skills are required for this Project Manager role?

Required skills include project/programme management experience ideally in a matrix organisation, strong risk management skills, sound business judgement for complex problems, strong communication and motivational skills, and experience leading projects with EVM, schedule adherence, and bidding/estimating.

What benefits does MBDA offer for this position?

Benefits include a company bonus up to £2,500, pension with up to 14% total contribution, paid overtime opportunities, flexi leave up to 15 additional days, flexible working, enhanced parental leave, and fantastic site facilities like subsidised meals and free car parking.

What is the company culture like for Project Managers at MBDA?

The environment is collaborative and encouraging, with recent growth in the Project Management function, opportunities to grow skills and career, work in an exciting complex setting, exposure to a vibrant Project Management community, and high integration across functional directorates and international counterparts.

MBTA

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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