KTP Associate in Business Intelligence and Sustainability Transformation

The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based organisation is seeking a KTP Associate in Business Intelligence and Sustainability Transformation. The role involves developing a Performance Value System for a decarbonised bus depot, optimizing workflows and utilizing smart technologies. Ideal candidates will have experience in service settings and knowledge of low carbon management practices. The position offers significant opportunity to impact the future of sustainable transport practices.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in service or transportation settings.
• Familiar with digital dashboards and performance management systems.
• Experience in low carbon management practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor KPIs for equipment and personnel effectiveness.
• Engage staff communication to inspire change.
• Identify points for data collection to improve transparency.

Skills

Experience in service and/or transportation settings

Knowledge of modern human resource management practices

Knowledge of low carbon management practices

Knowledge of statistical software

Hands-on experience with digital systems

Tools

SPSS

R

AnyLogic

Power BI

AWS

Job description

Overview

KTP Associate in Business Intelligence and Sustainability Transformation.

Responsibilities

• To develop and monitor appropriate KPIs including overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) of vehicles and overall personal effectiveness (OPE) of staff.
• To inspire and enthuse staff through clear, regular communications on project benefits to bring them on the project journey and engage them in change.
• To review data maturity, identify data collection points and specify integrated digital dashboards to improve operational processes and data visibility across multiple work areas.
• To highlight systemic success factors for changing performance management from traditional to decarbonised values.

Essential for the role – Skills and experience

• 1-2 years' experience working in service and/or transportation settings with some hands-on experience of technologies such as smart/digital human resource management systems, performance management systems, and digital dashboards.
• Knowledge of modern human resource management practices.
• Knowledge of low carbon management practices.
• Knowledge of statistical software and simulation packages e.g. SPSS, R, AnyLogic, Power BI.
• Hands on experience with digital systems, programmable logic controllers, digital platforms (e.g. Amazon Web Services (AWS) and technologies to develop digital dashboards.

Desirable for the role

• Use of management tools such as Soft Systems Methodologies and Value Stream Mapping, Quality Function Deployment (QFD).
• Knowledge of theoretical frameworks for implementation of good decarbonisation and sustainability practices.
• Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team in a large company.
• Excellent communication and management skills.

Personal attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills to successfully work with various stakeholders.
• Strong communication and presentation skills. The ability to work within a cross-disciplinary project team.
• Leadership qualities, maturity, good self-organisation, and time management skills to deliver agreed milestones and objectives.
• Highly motivated and adaptable.
• Career focused.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of the team and use initiative.
• Strong desire to pursue innovative approaches, adopt new technologies and new data processing methods.

About the project

This KTP will develop a Performance Value System (PVS) for the decarbonised bus Depot of the Future (DOTF) to operate an all-electric fleet. The Stockton depot will act as a pilot study allowing the PVS to be subsequently rolled out to other depots.

The purpose of the PVS will be to capture, influence, review and operationalise changed behaviours of employees, passengers, and stakeholders in Stagecoach's organisational systems via the use of smart technologies and real-time data commensurate to the decarbonised DOTF requirements. This will provide a platform for workflow innovation and optimise automation of workflows and processes towards sustainable working practices.

About the business

Established in 1980, Stagecoach is one of the largest bus operators in the UK, offering express and local bus services across the country. Over the last 45 years, it has made a significant contribution to access to travel and continues to play an important role in connecting people and places across multiple routes nationwide. Visit the Stagecoach website to learn more.