Project Manager Lean Centre of Excellence, Operations Review

Item: Project Manager Lean Centre of Excellence, Operations at AstraZeneca
Rating: 4.6
Author: Anonymous

at AstraZeneca

Degree Apprenticeship

Project Management

Macclesfield

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4.6 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role

4/5 - Skills Development

4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

5/5

As a project manager, I oversee the planning and execution of projects by developing schedules, and coordinating team efforts to ensure timely completion. I communicate regularly with stakeholders, address any risks or issues that arise, and ensure that deliverables meet quality standards.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

I thoroughly enjoy my programme, I have great support from managers, collegues, mentors and friends, and feel enjoyably challenged by the work.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

yes, I think I have learn't lots of new skills such as: leadership, organisational skills, technical skills/information and have built on other skills such as: communication, time-management, proritisation.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5

I think the programme is organised very well. I have good communication cadence with my university manager and also very frequent conversations with my line managers. The apprentice team and similar networks also host lots of events and provide opportunities.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

4/5

I receive high levels of support from my manager and collegues to progress my development.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

4/5

I receive lots of support, there are review with my university manager and line manager to ensure everything is on track, adn also to offer any guidance on the assignments.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5

I think it is very valuable to do the learning and 'doing' in parelle and belive it would be super difficult to do it without the learning support. It also provides constant pportunity to grow in your role.

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

4/5

I am involved in different employee resource networks, play netball with a team from work and attend lots of socials.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

Why?

I have had a great experience so far, I am glad it has given me the opportuity to get stuck in, while also ensure I have the relevant qualifications for later on in my career.