University of Salford
Digital Transformation & Data Systems Specialist (KTP Associate position)
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Digital Transformation, Data Analytics or Information Systems Graduate Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Digital Transformation, Data Analytics, or Information Systems graduate to fast-track their career development as a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate. The successful candidate will undertake a 31-month collaborative project between HMG Paints Ltd and the University of Salford.
About the Role
HMG Paints is the UK's largest independent paint manufacturer, supplying specialist paints and coatings to customers across multiple industrial sectors. The company is embarking on a major digital transformation programme designed to modernise operations, improve forecasting and planning capabilities, and create a unified, scalable digital platform that supports future growth.
The Knowledge Transfer Partnership scheme is one of the UK's largest graduate recruitment schemes and is a three-way collaborative project between the Associate, the company, and the knowledge base. It provides an opportunity for the successful applicant to manage a challenging project central to the company’s strategic development and long-term growth.
The successful Associate will manage the design and implementation of an integrated digital platform, working in partnership with HMG Paints’ established IT team and colleagues across the business. The platform will connect production, stock management, quality control, planning, and operational systems, creating a single source of truth across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement a unified digital platform capable of integrating multiple legacy systems, streamlining production planning, improving stock management, and enabling real-time operational visibility across the business.
- Understand and map complex operational processes that have evolved over decades, translating these into modern digital workflows and systems.
- Work closely with staff and managers across all functions to understand requirements, build engagement, and support the adoption of new ways of working.
- Manage complex system integrations, develop data models and dashboards, and ensure that new technologies deliver measurable operational improvements and lasting organisational change.
- Independently manage a strategically important transformation programme, working closely with HMG Paints’ established IT team and colleagues across manufacturing, quality, logistics, supply chain, and commercial functions.
- Collaborate with both operational teams and senior management to embed new processes, build capability, and ensure successful adoption of the digital platform.
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Who We Are Looking For
- A graduate with a minimum 2.1 BEng/BSc in Computer Science, Digital Engineering, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business Technology, or a related discipline.
- Knowledge and demonstrable experience in systems integration, IT architecture, data architecture, system interoperability, software development, or digital transformation projects.
- Experience working with databases, reporting tools, forecasting systems, or business platforms.
- Understanding of process improvement, operational excellence, and data-driven decision making.
- Knowledge of emerging digital technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, intelligent automation, or advanced analytics, and their application within operational or manufacturing environments.
- Experience within manufacturing, logistics, ERP systems, or supply chain environments would be advantageous.
- A postgraduate qualification (MSc) in Digital Transformation, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related discipline is desirable but not essential.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills, with the ability to support complex change programmes across multiple departments.
Additional Benefits
To facilitate professional development, the successful candidate will receive extensive practical and formal training, gain highly desirable specialist business skills, broaden knowledge and expertise within an industrially relevant project, and gain valuable experience from their industry and academic mentors. The KTP Associate will also benefit from a Personal Development Budget of £5,166 (over and above their salary).
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Application Process
CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form. Alternatively, to apply online see the University job listing at [http://www.jobs.salford.ac.uk] Jobs | University of Salford [https://www.salford.ac.uk/jobs].
At the University of Salford, we are committed to an inclusive approach to promoting equality and diversity. We aim to have a more diverse workforce at all levels of the institution and particularly welcome applications from people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities, who are under-represented in our workforce.
Please note this opportunity may close early depending on applicant volume.
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