Overview
QR’s reputation for product data management and consultancy has put us at the vanguard of transforming the automotive, aerospace and robotics industries across the globe, as they seek to build better products and a more sustainable future. As a team, we are excited to be supporting the development of planet-changing products, including connected, electric and solar vehicles and an increasingly diverse range of new technologies. With more new and exciting projects in development, we are currently seeking to strengthen our consultancy project delivery team. If you’re looking for the next step in your career in consultancy or project management, we can offer you interesting, exciting and impactful projects, a genuinely positive and caring company culture, great learning and progression, and products that are both ground-breaking and good for the planet.
Responsibilities
- Deliver varied and complex engagements for companies who are looking to get their new technology to market fast and more efficiently.
- Usually starting with a diagnostic, these projects very often rapidly scale-up into much larger hands-on, cross-functional deployments, blending analytics and reporting with project management and software implementation.
- Work with clients to develop a deep insight into people, process, system and data, to complete diagnostics and reporting.
- Develop strong relationships and become a trusted and knowledgeable advisor to clients.
- Shape solutions, propose project plans and support cross-functional and cross-business resources to deliver desired outcomes.
- Support deployments and development of our technical/software tools and solutions.
- Own your own workstream and motivate a talented team of analysts and consultants to deliver transformative results.
- Attend and contribute to regular washups and knowledge shares with other consultants.
- Support the wide range of internal business improvement projects and initiatives (e.g., team building, events, CSR, diversity, pride, mental health, innovation labs, sports and music).
- Travel to client sites is valued; travel is an important part of the role. We try to keep it local, but if further afield, you’ll be home for Friday evenings. Regular Friday workshops are hosted at our offices in London to review projects and connect with the team.
Requirements
- 2-5 years of management consulting expertise including delivery of AGILE client-facing projects.
- A first-class or very high 2.1 bachelors’ degree, masters’ degree or PhD in any discipline (it doesn’t need to be STEM).
- Strong project and people management skills, inspiring trust and confidence from clients and teammates alike.
- Exceptional professional written and verbal communication skills; you can walk and talk with manufacturing, technical and business contacts.
- Strong data skills – able to demonstrate the ability to present data-driven stories and solutions that stakeholders will buy into.
- A commitment to personal improvement and continuous professional development.
- The confidence and resilience to learn from mistakes and keep going when things aren’t going to plan.
- Genuine curiosity and drive to be the best, make a difference and drive change for people and planet.
Benefits
- Varied and interesting projects ranging from small EV startups to huge global brands.
- Salary of £40,000-£50,000 and bonus.
- An extensive package of other benefits.
- A highly motivated, diverse, talented and supportive team with a positive, people-focused company culture.
- 24 days holiday plus public holidays.
- Extensive ongoing learning and development.
- Career progression based on merit, plus a range of progression pathways (i.e., no glass-ceilings or pigeon-holing).
- The knowledge, skills and experience to ensure you’ll always be in demand, wherever your career may take you.
QR Values
Being the best at what we do is important to us (we’ve just been named amongst the FT’s leading management consultancies for the third year running) but Quick Release has always been about more than project delivery. We are a “people-first” business focused on support, inclusion and encouragement, where our people can be authentic, be heard, enjoy their work and thrive. Team-building, learning, development and career progression are at the core of what we do, and we take pride in our positive company culture. We respect and value multiple approaches and points of view, and we are committed to diversity and equality in all its forms. We are an equal opportunities employer and will not discriminate on gender, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background, marital status, or disability status. Quick Release is an Armed Forces friendly employer and welcomes applications from reservists and current or former Armed Forces personnel who are interested in a career in Product Data Management. If adjustments are needed during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will help. This role may require National Security Vetting; details are provided during onboarding and at interview.
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