KTP Associate (Digital and Operational Transformation Lead)

The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK consulting organization is seeking a KTP Associate to lead digital and operational transformation initiatives. This pivotal role requires project management skills to oversee the implementation of strategic frameworks and scalable data architecture. Successful candidates will contribute to the evolution of production efficiencies by embedding digital practices and frameworks. Responsibilities include managing project timelines, engaging with stakeholders, and executing extensive training initiatives. This position is vital for improving operational performance and decision-making processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing digital transformation projects.
• Strong capability in data architecture and analysis.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of the KTP work plan.
• Implement strategic project framework focused on people, processes, and technology.
• Develop scalable data architecture and operational data collection.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Digital transformation

Change management

Collaboration

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Performance management dashboard tools

IoT technologies

Job description

KTP Associate (Digital and Operational Transformation Lead)

• Project manage the delivery of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) work plan with extensive support from company and academic supervisors.
• Lead on key stages of the KTP, including:
  • Implementation of a strategic project framework: People, Processes, Data and Technology (2PDT) as an organisational change tool.
  • Creation of a scalable data architectural design, utilising IOT and automation technologies to extract valuable data into a performance management dashboard.
  • Develop and launch a Holistic Operational/Shop Floor Data Collection across production cells, integrating Continuous improvement and digital lean practices into Lionweld’s systems.
  • Undertake a major digital-literacy and workforce education initiative to equip staff with the necessary skills and engagement for digital transformation
• Contribute to commercialisation and marketing activities, attending industry events to represent the project.
• Collaborate with the academic team to support research outputs and contribute to teaching where relevant.
• Manage project activities, timelines, and documentation to ensure delivery aligns with the KTP work plan milestones, and contribute to evaluation activities and final reporting.

This role is based in Lionweld Kennedy Flooring Ltd, Middlesbrough. TS1 5JS

Lionweld Kennedy Flooring Ltd is a well-established UK manufacturer, fabricator and installer of high-quality access solutions in steel and GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic), based in Middlesbrough.

This pivotal role focuses on developing and implementing a major change management initiative by embedding a company-wide digital and operational infrastructure to enable collection, analysis and extraction of value from data obtained from manual processes across the production facility. This will enable Lionweld to make faster, evidence-based decisions to optimise production efficiencies and scale-up to meet organisational and customer demands.

This post will access company wide support from across Lionweld, led by Karl Wrightson and Mike Fountain and Academic Supervision from Dr Muhammad Imran Qureshi, Teesside University International Business School.

Please read all of the documentation attached to the application on Teesside University’s website. Please ensure you understand this is a KTP based in Lionweld Kennedy and undertake sufficient research into both the organisation and the KTP programme, before you apply.

About the business

Lionweld has operated for 115 years, supporting the construction sector with the design, manufacture, fabrication and supply of open steel grating, handrails, stair treads and ladders. They combine heritage with modern manufacturing practices and serve a diverse set of industries across the construction sector. Lionweld’s production facility utilises legacy machinery which restricts the capacity to generate digital performance management data.

This post will bring a holistic approach to scale production, digitise systems and upskill workforce which combines digital lean manufacturing, socio-technical knowledge and data capture and analytics utilising loT to create better performance management and more efficient practices.