Apprentice Trainee Project Manager

About this opportunity

Are you keen to develop a career in Project, Programme or Portfolio Management? An exciting opportunity to influence the success of high profile transport schemes across Greater Manchester is now available.

A normal day would include:

• Assist the Project Manager to initiate, manage, and continuously monitor, specific minor projects and/or specific aspects of larger projects to ensure satisfactory progress and consistent delivery of projects aligned to the agreed funding, outputs and timescales for those projects.
• Assist in drafting Project Execution Plans for approval and keep them up to date for each project.
• Undertake assigned duties and manage in accordance with the Project Management Procedures. Assist with updating project schedules and cost plans.
• Assist in identifying the necessary internal (Functional Board, Performance Board, Investment Board, etc) and external (GMCA, Third Party) approvals consistent with current TfGM practices and procedures and negotiate schemes through the appropriate gateway process.
• Contribute to the development of Communication plans to communicate progress of projects.
• Assist in control and manage changes to the scope of a project, including assumptions, dependencies and constraints.
• Contribute to the preparation of a business case including achieving required results.
• Assist in identifying and monitoring risks and opportunities, develop mitigation plans and contribute to a risk management plan.
• Help to develop resource management plans for project activities, acquire and manage resources
• Support the Project Manager to obtain accurate cost estimates so as to enable schemes to be progressed through various technical design and implementation stages.

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

What you should have to apply

• 5 GCSEs grade C (4) or above in Maths, English and a Science subject
• 2 A levels equivalent to 64 UCAS points.
• We welcome applications from individuals who are awaiting results but anticipate they will be able comply with the requirement of achieving the equivalent of 64 UCAS points.

Personal Qualities

• Willing to work towards Project Management Qualification.
• Commitment to apprenticeship
• Transparency
• Professionalism
• Punctual
• Attentive
• Pride in work

Skills

• Analytical and problem solving ability.
• Interpreting data – text and numerical, information gathering and sorting.
• A team player and with equal ability to work effectively on own initiative and without close supervision.
• Effective and appropriate communication working effectively with and influencing others.
• Report writing skills.
• Computer literate.
• Drive for results demonstrating clear commitment to achieving results and improving performance.
• Committed to advancing own learning and competencies, a willingness to learn.