Degree Apprentice - Project Manager (Level 6)

Starting Salary: £20,000 plus Benefits

Location: Birmingham

Duration: 48 months + End Point Assessment

Imagine contributing to projects that help move millions of people every day?

At Siemens Mobility, we're developing innovative transport solutions that are transforming the future of rail and making travel more sustainable. Start your career at the heart of that journey!

Embark on your journey with us, combining hands-on experience with structured development. Through technical training, apprenticeship development days and mentoring, you’ll built your skills working on meaningful projects. You’ll collaborate with other apprentices across the business, present your achievements and deliver a Business Impact Project by proposing a change to a business process. You’ll be aligned to a role in the business from day one, giving you clear focus for your development throughout the programme and a permanent role to move into upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.

As a Degree Apprentice, you will be working towards the achievement of an apprenticeship standard, with defined knowledge, skills and behaviour criteria that will be developed throughout your programme with us and your training provider.

This role will align to the LEVEL 6, Project Managerapprenticeship standard.

https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0411-v1-0

The anticipated delivery model is virtual day release, with an estimated apprenticeship duration of 48 months. The expected provider for this programme is Cumbria University.

Siemens Mobility is a global market leader in rail infrastructure, shaping the future of transportation through cutting-edge technology, digital innovation, and sustainable engineering. As part of our Rail Infrastructure business, you’ll join a team that is transforming how people and goods move, making rail travel safer, smarter, greener, and more efficient.

In the highly specialized and safety-critical domain of railway signalling and control, a Project Manager plays an absolutely essential role, acting as the central orchestrator for complex system implementations. They are responsible for meticulously planning, executing, and closing projects that deliver sophisticated signalling solutions, encompassing everything from interlocking systems and train control to communication networks.

You‘ll make a difference by:

• Support the planning and delivery of railway signalling and control projects, gaining an understanding of how projects progress from initial concept through to testing and completion.
• Work alongside a variety of teams, including engineering, software and installation specialists, to help keep projects coordinated and on track.
• Develop your project management skills by gaining experience in areas such as project schedules, budgets, resources, risks and safety requirements.
• Build your communication and stakeholder management skills by working with colleagues, customers, suppliers and other project partners to support the successful delivery of safe and reliable rail solutions.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Candidates must have achieved or be on track to achieve 96 UCAS points
• You will have achieved or be on track to achieve at least 5 GCSE's grade 4 or above including maths and English language or 3 A Levels (or BTEC equivalent) at grade C or above.
• Logical thinking, willing to self-learn and research, and take a creative approach to problem solving
• Ability to work independently, safely and responsibly; take ownership of challenges and ideas and are looking to develop your ability to drive and lead change
• Enjoy collaborating with others to find innovative solutions

As part of our recruitment process, all applicants for apprenticeship positions will be required to provide proof of qualifications achieved, as well as any qualifications in progress, prior to any job offer being made. This ensures that candidates meet the necessary educational criteria for the role

Transform The Everyday with us

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and transform the every day with us!

We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter, who will be happy to support you.

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