Project Co-Ordinator

Summary:

For this role we are looking for someone that can demonstrate their enthusiasm and drive for the skilled coordination of multiple phased projects. We are looking for a willingness to learn and to better their own ability.

Key Areas of Responsibility and Objectives:
• Manage and maintain an efficient schedule that supports company KPI’s.
• Acting as a point of contact for technical team and account managers.
• Manage resource allocation to projects, including the management and allocation of arms reach associates that are used for sub-contracting in peak times or where specific skill sets are a pre-requisite requirement. Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Match technical skillset, security clearance level and availability of consultants/contractors to appropriate projects.
• Manage and maintain consultant’s skills matrix, ensuring they are up to date and relevant for in-house consultants.
• Oversee the development and management of a detailed project schedule and work plan via the Project Management Tool of choice, currently JIRA.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule
• Coordinate schedules, activities, and video conference logistics.
• Monitor the confirmation and cancellation of technical projects and inform relevant individuals.
• Record keeping of any changes or updates to project.
• Other administrative duties on request.

Other responsibilities included but not limited to:
• Perform other related duties as assigned including entry into and maintenance of the Cyber Essentials IASME portal and reporting tool.
• Ensure internal resources are scheduled onto training/workshops within the JIRA Scheduling function
• Observe a high standard of adherence to all company policies

Key Skills and Attributes
• Competent in working with IT equipment and various soft-ware packages such as Project Management systems and CRM systems;
• Good Level MS Office Skills;
• Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills;
• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification would be advantageous, or an aspirational requirement;
• Coaching and mentoring skills an advantage.
• Attention to detail
• Ensure all work is carried out to a high standard & documents are completed accurately.
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent verbal, written & presentation skills, and strong ability to communicate requirements/tasks.
• Tidiness and Organisation
• High Standards of self-management, tidiness, organisation, and structure;
• Be detail oriented.
• Teamwork
• Work confidently within a group or independently as part of a larger team.
• Exhibit leadership characteristics including strong communication skills, full understanding of internal policies, time management and client focus.
• Initiative & Self-Motivation
• To act on initiative, identify opportunities & proactive in putting forward ideas and solutions; Determination to get things done, and to make things happen and constantly looking to improve existing processes. To work independently and prioritise own workload.
• Flexibility - Demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing situations and environments and to pick up tasks in a professional and courteous manner when required.
• Time Management
• Manage time effectively, prioritising tasks and demonstrate the ability to work to deadlines.

The role is to be fully based in the Office (Central Cheltenham)

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