Project Co-ordinator
An opportunity has arisen in the Project Delivery Team for an enthusiastic Project Co-ordinator who is looking to continue to develop in project management. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day to day co-ordination of assigned projects within the company. We are looking for someone who has energy and motivation to learn and grow within the existing project team, bringing fresh thinking and enthusiasm to develop and excel. With a diverse project portfolio, this role will provide an excellent platform for cultivating project management experience.
Main duties and responsibilities:
The jobholder will manage predominantly, but not limited to, the delivery of R&D innovation projects and R&D commercial initiatives.
Recording and tracking all project information in the PPM software solution. Inputting, updating & maintaining project documentation.
Providing good communication on all project matters including monthly publication of project reports.
Ensuring delivery of projects through detailed project planning, problem solving and collaborative coordinated teamwork to deliver on milestones to time, quality and budget
Organizing and running project team meeting. Documenting and following up on important actions and decisions from meetings.
Applying the clients governance model to all projects, ensuring compliance with the framework and defined processes including Risk and Issue management; change control
Maintaining and monitoring project plans and budgets.
Undertaking project tasks as required.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
Experience in co-ordination of projects in supporting role or as project manager
Desirable
Project Management Qualification
Experience of managing external partners
Experience of working with public and private sector organisations.
Degree qualified
Key Profile Attributes:
Prepared to take personal accountability for tasks and activities involved with
Has a collaborative style – able to work within teams
Displays high energy and enthusiasm to exceed expectations. Help push the sector to be a commercial success
Lead by Example– diligent in promoting the importance of value added compliance to project team members, demonstrates empathy and positive influencing skills.
Strong communication skills
An ability to manage multiple and varied tasks and to prioritise the workload whilst maintaining attention to detail.
Excellent organisational skills with a strong focus on attention to detail
Proven ability to engage constructively with colleagues at all levels across different departments to deliver objectives
Proven ability to consistently deliver projects to time, cost and quality standards
Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills aligned with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with peers, senior managers and project team members
Experience of working in a small organisation with a pragmatic attitude
A good team player