Project Management Officer (PMO) Analyst Apprentice (IT)

• Role: Project Management Officer (PMO) Analyst – Apprentice
• Location: Manchester Airport
• Function: Technology (IT)
• Apprentice Salary Starting at: £22,500
• Contract information:
  • 36.25 Hours (Full Time)
  • Initial 54-month fixed contract starting Sept 23
  • Planned salary increases of no less than 10% throughout the apprenticeship (paid annually)
    

About us:

At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate.

We’re all here on a journey ourselves, striving every day to help make air travel smoother, more seamless, connecting more people and goods with the world. As a team, we recognise the importance of what we do, supporting one another along the way. Together, we are the Journey Makers.

The role:

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Apprentice to join our PMO team. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project management and to develop the skills necessary to become a PMO analyst.

A PMO analyst apprentice in Technology is a junior role responsible for supporting the PMO team in the coordination and management of the technology portfolio of projects. The main goal of a PMO analyst apprentice is to gain understanding of portfolio and projects and the associated governance, complemented by hands-on experience in project management to develop the skills necessary to become a PMO analyst. The skills of a PMO analyst can include tasks such as creating project schedules, monitoring project budgets, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards.

Your Learning:

On completion of the apprenticeship, you will be awarded with a Level 6 Project Management Degree Apprenticeship (BSc (Hons) Project Management. Below are some of the things you can expect from this apprenticeship opportunity:

• Assisting in the development of project plans and schedules
• Monitoring project progress and updating project tracking systems
• Participating in project status meetings and taking notes
• Supporting project risk management activities
• Gathering and compiling project data for reporting purposes
• Assisting with the preparation of presentations and project status reports
• Providing administrative support to the PMO team

What are we looking for?

For a PMO Analyst Apprentice, being organized is key. You should be able to handle multiple tasks at once and make sure everything gets done on time. You also need to be detail-oriented, able to keep track of project information and report it accurately. Good communication is a must. You should be able to speak and write well, and make sure everyone involved in the project understands what's going on. You should also be a problem solver, able to understand information and come up with solutions. Being proactive and taking ownership of your tasks is important. You should be eager to learn and contribute to projects. Being open to learning and growing is also a must.

For this role, you should have at least 8 GCSEs and 3 A-levels, with at least one of them being in a STEM subject if possible.

What benefits can we offer?

What can we offer in return? Great benefits as you would expect from a business the size of MAG – in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package including 6% company contribution pension, 24 days holidays plus bank holidays, free parking, subsidised public transport, and a huge range of company discounts. You’ll have plenty opportunities for career progression, experience on-the-job training and development and work in a supportive and friendly environment.

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such welcome applications from candidates from all diverse backgrounds.

MAG is a Disability confident employer and therefore are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide you with any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process. You can contact the team by emailing [email protected]

Advert will close once sufficient applications have been received.

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