Operational Project Coordinator

Primark Stores Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking an Operational Project Coordinator to manage project coordination and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, effective communication, and proficiency in project management software. This role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

27 days of leave, plus bank holidays

Option to join pension plan

Tax Saver Tickets

Fitness centre

Subsidised cafeteria

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to influence stakeholders.
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint, including storytelling through presentations.
• Proven capability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools is desirable.
• Ability to build strong working relationships in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Define project scopes, objectives, and benefits with the Project Lead.
• Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to drive effective ways of working.
• Resolve operational and technical issues independently.
• Create, maintain, and manage project documentation.
• Manage changes to project scope, plans, and budgets.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support.

Skills

Strong Organizational Skills

Effective Communication

Technical Proficiency

Adaptability Under Pressure

Project Management Experience

Collaborative Mindset

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Project Management Software

Job description

Overview

Operational Project Coordinator

Because we strive to put people first. Culture, our way.

People & Culture at Primark
What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

What You’ll Get: People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let’s talk lifestyle:

Let’s talk lifestyle: Option to join our pension plan, 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.

What You’ll Do as Operational Project Coordinator

In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:

• Project Coordination & Planning: Define project scopes, objectives, and benefits with the Project Lead; develop and maintain robust project plans to ensure timely and successful delivery.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to drive effective ways of working, build tailored communication channels, and support project communication.
• Operational & Technical Support: Resolve operational and technical issues independently, applying sound judgment and P&C expertise to troubleshoot challenges and implement solutions.
• Documentation & Reporting: Create, maintain, and manage project documentation; track progress, monitor actions, and provide effective reporting to support project objectives.
• Risk & Change Management: Manage changes to project scope, plans, and budgets; identify and mitigate risks, escalating issues as needed to ensure project continuity.
• Administrative & Logistical Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support, including scheduling meetings, preparing presentations and reports, and facilitating team routines.

What You’ll Bring

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:

• Strong Organizational Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, and deliver high-quality administrative support.
• Effective Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and ensure deadlines are met.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint (including storytelling through presentations), and project management software (e.g., Planview, SmartSheets).
• Adaptability Under Pressure: Proven capability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Project Management Experience: Previous experience with project management methodologies and tools is desirable.
• Collaborative Mindset: Ability to build strong working relationships and contribute positively within cross-functional teams.

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.

About Primark

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we\'re Caring and always strive to put people first. We\'re also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

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