IS Programme Coordinator

Adecco; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking an experienced IS Programme Coordinator to support delivery of key information systems and technology projects. You will define requirements, coordinate activities, and manage suppliers to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery and clear stakeholder reporting.

You will work with business users and technical specialists to deliver practical IT solutions that improve operations and services. Strong planning, communication and governance skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.
• Formal Project Management qualification or training, such as PRINCE2, Agile, PMP or equivalent.
• Five years' experience delivering IT systems implementations or similar technology projects.
• At least three years' experience managing significant projects, including complex or concurrent initiatives.
• Experience coordinating external suppliers and third-party service providers.
• Experience working with business stakeholders to gather and analyse requirements.
• Proven ability to deliver projects to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Define and document business and user requirements for IT projects and system implementations.
• Develop, evaluate and recommend technology solutions that meet operational needs.
• Coordinate and manage the delivery of IT application projects from initiation through to completion.
• Produce and maintain project plans, schedules, risk registers and project documentation.
• Monitor project progress, budgets and resource allocation to ensure successful delivery.
• Work collaboratively with departments, business users and suppliers to achieve project objectives.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Manage project risks, issues and dependencies, escalating where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with organisational IT policies, standards and governance requirements.
• Produce clear and professional project reports for managers and key stakeholders.
• Support change management activities and manage requests for project scope changes.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure delivery against agreed specifications, costs and timescales.

Skills

Business analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Project planning

Communication

Leadership

Documentation

Risk management

Budget management

Change management

Education

Degree or equivalent

PRINCE2/AGILE/PMP

Job description

Shape the Delivery of Critical Technology Projects

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised ISP programme Coordinator to support the successful delivery of key information systems and technology projects across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a project professional who thrives on managing multiple priorities, working with a wide range of stakeholders, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed specifications. You will play a pivotal role in identifying business requirements, coordinating project activity, managing suppliers, and helping to deliver technology solutions that support operational effectiveness and service improvement.

About the Role

As an IS Programme Coordinator, you will work closely with business users, technical specialists and external suppliers to define project requirements, develop practical solutions and coordinate project delivery from concept through to implementation.

You will be responsible for managing project plans, monitoring progress, coordinating resources and ensuring stakeholders are kept informed throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and document business and user requirements for IT projects and system implementations.
• Develop, evaluate and recommend technology solutions that meet operational needs.
• Coordinate and manage the delivery of IT application projects from initiation through to completion.
• Produce and maintain project plans, schedules, risk registers and project documentation.
• Monitor project progress, budgets and resource allocation to ensure successful delivery.
• Work collaboratively with departments, business users and suppliers to achieve project objectives.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Manage project risks, issues and dependencies, escalating where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with organisational IT policies, standards and governance requirements.
• Produce clear and professional project reports for managers and key stakeholders.
• Support change management activities and manage requests for project scope changes.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure delivery against agreed specifications, costs and timescales.

About You

You will be an experienced project professional with strong organisational skills, a customer-focused approach and the ability to build effective working relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.

You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment,balancing competing priorities and driving projects forward through collaboration, influence and effective communication.

Essential Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.
• Formal Project Management qualification or training, such as PRINCE2, Agile, PMP or equivalent.

Essential Experience

• A minimum of five years' experience delivering IT systems implementations or similar technology projects.
• At least three years' experience managing significant projects, including complex or concurrent initiatives.
• Experience working with business stakeholders to gather and analyse requirements.
• Experience coordinating external suppliers and third‑party service providers.
• Proven ability to deliver projects to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Strong business analysis and requirements gathering skills.
• Good understanding of IT systems and software implementation methodologies.
• Excellent project planning, coordination and organisational skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
• Effective leadership and influencing skills, including the ability to coordinate individuals without direct management responsibility.
• Excellent reporting, administrative and documentation skills.
• Strong negotiation and problem‑solving capabilities.
• High attention to detail and the ability to monitor and manage project performance effectively.
• Ability to facilitate multi‑disciplinary meetings and achieve positive outcomes.
• Diplomatic, professional and confident approach when working with stakeholders at all levels.