Resource Manager- Technology Adoption; ITG

Vacancy

Location: Coventry, UK

Contract: Permanent ¦ 36 hours per week ¦ Flexible working options

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is a world‑class research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and industry. We work with leading manufacturers across sectors such as aerospace, automotive, defence, and energy, helping them adopt cutting‑edge technologies to improve efficiency and competitiveness. With state‑of‑the‑art facilities in Coventry, Liverpool, and Oxford, we are part of the UK’s High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Technology Manager / Resource Manager to join our Technology Adoption (TA) leadership team within the Industrial Transformation Group. TA comprises three key sub‑teams:
Digital Transformation, Automation Transformation, and Technology Transformation. This pivotal role combines technical leadership with people and resource management. You will lead a team of over 40 Advisors and Engineers, strategically deploying resources across diverse projects and ensuring the team remains at the forefront of manufacturing technology. You’ll also contribute to technical delivery, shaping project activities such as feasibility studies, technology down‑selection, secure digital systems design, and supply chain research.

• Provide leadership and line management for pod leads, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Strategically deploy resources across project portfolios to maximise impact and efficiency.
• Identify training needs and create Personal Development Plans for team members.
• Drive future capability development plans and mitigate at‑risk skillsets.
• Support reporting of departmental delivery planning metrics, including earnings forecasts and capacity gaps.
• Lead and contribute to technical delivery of TA projects, ensuring high‑quality outcomes.
• Represent MTC externally at conferences, technical forums, and stakeholder meetings.

• Degree in engineering, technology, science, or equivalent industrial experience.
• Proven experience in resource planning and technical team leadership.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Experience fostering a positive team culture and supporting career development.

• Chartered Engineer (or working towards).
• Experience across a range of technologies or industrial sectors.
• Track record of embedding technology to improve manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of UK manufacturing, Catapult network, and funding landscape.

• Flexible working and hybrid options.
• Excellent benefits including Vitality Medical, Company Pension, Tusker Car Scheme, Cycle‑to‑Work scheme, and more.
• Opportunity to lead a high‑performing team and shape the future of UK manufacturing.

Submit your application today and become part of a leadership team driving industrial transformation. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a two‑stage interview process. Please note, all employment is subject to satisfactory references and security clearance.

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe. The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.

Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.

Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future. The MTC has world‑class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK’s High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.