PMO - Project Graduate

McLaren Automotive is progressing a significant manufacturing investment programme – a multi-year transformation of its manufacturing capability that will help shape the future of the business and unlock the next phase of the McLaren Automotive business plan.

The PMO is the programme office that governs and drives its delivery, and the Project Graduate role offers an exceptional early-career opportunity to learn the discipline of major-programme delivery from the inside.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Lead and Head of Manufacturing Strategy & Business Office in the preparation and operation of the project governance cadence, helping to identify process improvements and maintain effective programme controls.
• Support the Project Lead in maintaining the integrated programme plan, keeping milestones, actions and dependencies current and visible.
• Maintain the programme’s project and portfolio management tooling (Jira) – keeping data accurate and up to date and helping workstreams follow good practice.
• Prepare programme reporting and governance materials, ensuring consistent and accurate reporting to the Head of Manufacturing Strategy & Business Office and programme forums.
• Track and chase actions, risks, issues and decisions across the workstreams, maintaining accurate records, clear ownership and timely escalation where required.
• Coordinate PMO meetings – scheduling, agendas, minutes and follow-ups.
• Coordinate data preparation, management and analysis in support of delivery tracking and reporting.
• Take ownership of discrete initiatives and ‘special projects’ as capability develops.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships, representing the PMO positively.

Requirements

• A recent graduate (or equivalent early-career experience), ideally with a 2:1 or above in any discipline; a business, engineering or numerate / analytical subject is advantageous.
• Exposure to working with external delivery partners, specialist advisors or consultancy teams through academic, placement or professional experience would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• A genuine interest in project management, change delivery and manufacturing.
• Any exposure to project delivery, PPM tools or a structured team environment (e.g. placement or internship) is advantageous.

Benefits

• Structured career development framework
• 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus award
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Life assurance benefit
• Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• Generous parental leave policies
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice