Strategic Software Services Project Lead (KTP Associate)
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Cheshire
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2021
- Closes
- 09 Jul 2021
- Sectors
- Travel & Tourism
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Manchester Metropolitan University are working with Breath Technologies Ltd and are looking for a Strategic Software Services Project Lead (KTP Associate) to join their team on an 18 month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP). This role requires a broad base of business knowledge and would be suitable for a recent MBA graduate or similar masters level business qualification or someone with demonstrable equivalent business experience / acumen.
Formed in 2009, Breathe Technologies Ltd provide best in class warehouse automation and software solutions for businesses of all sizes. Reporting to the Managing Director and working with cross-functional internal and external project teams you will lead and embed the strategic changes required to achieve transformative scaling of business growth.
As a Strategic Software Services Project Lead (KTP Associate) your responsibilities will include:
* Undertaking a market-led strategic change project to create and develop the software services division of a leading intralogistics automation specialist company.
* Working with a highly experienced academic team to identify, transfer and embed the marketing, analytical and operational skills and frameworks required to drive and scale software automation product and sales development.
The successful Strategic Software Services Project Lead (KTP Associate) will have the following skills and experience:
* First degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or similarly applied technologies / operations disciplines;
* A passion and understanding of the broader issues involved in strategically investing in and growing a software automation business;
* Experience of undertaking a market-led strategic change project, or the aptitude to do so
* Market research and market testing in relation to new value propositions and identification of target markets;
* Identification of KPIs and milestones, and managing performance against those targets;
* IT literate and a technical mindset, with an undergraduate degree and business qualification or experience as described above;
* Well organized, self-starting, energetic, reliable and committed and someone who can communicate effectively with all stakeholders;
* Motivation for infrequent travel within the UK.
For the right person, this is an exceptional opportunity not only to play and expand both a significant management and product development role in a fully committed high growth business but also to work with world leading management experts with the added benefit of a dedicated GBP3k professional development and training allowance.
In return you will receive a salary of Circa GBP35,000 pa depending on experience plus holidays and pension.
Benefits include:
* GBP2,000 per year to spend on personal training;
* Attendance at a residential managerial workshop (of one week duration);
* Potential opportunity to register on a higher degree (at a reduced or no cost) - The supervisors would be particularly interested in supervising the Associate to a doctoral degree (PhD or DBA);
* Opportunity of a permanent position with the company; 70% of host companies make a permanent job offer to their Associate at the end of the project. Breathe Technologies see the Associate potentially taking on a senior role in the organisation as it grows and expands.
If this sounds like the Strategic Software Services Project Lead (KTP Associate) role for you, click the apply link online and submit a CV and covering letter to Manchester Metropolitan University detailing how you meet the criteria for the role.
Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits that a diverse organisation can bring . We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, who we recognise are underrepresented in this area.
We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations about this throughout the application process
Formed in 2009, Breathe Technologies Ltd provide best in class warehouse automation and software solutions for businesses of all sizes. Reporting to the Managing Director and working with cross-functional internal and external project teams you will lead and embed the strategic changes required to achieve transformative scaling of business growth.
As a Strategic Software Services Project Lead (KTP Associate) your responsibilities will include:
* Undertaking a market-led strategic change project to create and develop the software services division of a leading intralogistics automation specialist company.
* Working with a highly experienced academic team to identify, transfer and embed the marketing, analytical and operational skills and frameworks required to drive and scale software automation product and sales development.
The successful Strategic Software Services Project Lead (KTP Associate) will have the following skills and experience:
* First degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or similarly applied technologies / operations disciplines;
* A passion and understanding of the broader issues involved in strategically investing in and growing a software automation business;
* Experience of undertaking a market-led strategic change project, or the aptitude to do so
* Market research and market testing in relation to new value propositions and identification of target markets;
* Identification of KPIs and milestones, and managing performance against those targets;
* IT literate and a technical mindset, with an undergraduate degree and business qualification or experience as described above;
* Well organized, self-starting, energetic, reliable and committed and someone who can communicate effectively with all stakeholders;
* Motivation for infrequent travel within the UK.
For the right person, this is an exceptional opportunity not only to play and expand both a significant management and product development role in a fully committed high growth business but also to work with world leading management experts with the added benefit of a dedicated GBP3k professional development and training allowance.
In return you will receive a salary of Circa GBP35,000 pa depending on experience plus holidays and pension.
Benefits include:
* GBP2,000 per year to spend on personal training;
* Attendance at a residential managerial workshop (of one week duration);
* Potential opportunity to register on a higher degree (at a reduced or no cost) - The supervisors would be particularly interested in supervising the Associate to a doctoral degree (PhD or DBA);
* Opportunity of a permanent position with the company; 70% of host companies make a permanent job offer to their Associate at the end of the project. Breathe Technologies see the Associate potentially taking on a senior role in the organisation as it grows and expands.
If this sounds like the Strategic Software Services Project Lead (KTP Associate) role for you, click the apply link online and submit a CV and covering letter to Manchester Metropolitan University detailing how you meet the criteria for the role.
Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits that a diverse organisation can bring . We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, who we recognise are underrepresented in this area.
We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations about this throughout the application process