PMO Coordinator

Southern Co-op; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused cooperative is seeking a PMO Coordinator to provide administration and governance support for strategic programmes. This role involves consolidating reports, managing programme plans, and ensuring best practices in project management. Ideal candidates will have a background in PMO support or project management, with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach. A hybrid working model is offered, along with a range of benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the office

Free onsite parking

31 days' holiday, rising to 36 with service

20% staff discount

Health & dental cash plans

24/7 virtual GP

Employee Assistance Programme

Life insurance & NEST pension

Financial wellbeing tools

Training & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience of PMO support or junior project manager.
• Good understanding of MS products.
• Enjoys working with others and in a team.
• Previous experience of working in a portfolio environment would be desirable.
• A background in retail, FMCG and/or hospitality would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate work-stream reports for the Board.
• Support coordination of programme meetings.
• Create and manage programme plans and milestone trackers.
• Collate Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Dependency logs.
• Maintain a deliverables tracker for project approval.
• Provide project/programme advice and guidance.
• Support maintenance of project documentation.

Skills

PMO support

Project management

MS products

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Analytical approach

Education

PRINCE 2 Foundation or MSP Foundation

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a PMO Coordinator. As a PMO Coordinator you'll provide administration and governance support to ensure the successful delivery of our strategic programmes.

What you'll get

• Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the office
• Free onsite parking
• 31 days' holiday (including bank holidays) - rising to 36 with service
• 20% staff discount
• Health & dental cash plans
• 24/7 virtual GP & fitness discounts via Aviva Digicare+ Workplace
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life insurance & NEST pension
• Financial wellbeing tools & share incentive scheme
• Cycle-to-work & Electric Vehicle schemes
• Training & development opportunities

What to expect

• You'll consolidate work-stream reports to produce concise and accurate summary reports for the Board, ensuring consistency and integrity of project information across all work-streams
• Support with the coordination and running of programme meetings and ensure they adhere to project reporting standards and processes
• Create and manage programme plans, resource forecasts, milestone trackers and roadmaps with milestones aligned to budget forecasting
• Collate Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Dependency logs with proactive management and provide reporting and escalation in a timely manner
• Maintain a deliverables tracker to ensure that all deliverables are tracked, reviewed and approved for relevant projects
• Provide project/programme advice and guidance to ensure that best practice is applied
• Support the maintenance of project documentation such as highlight reports, business cases and project initiation documentation
• Assist in concluding the change in governance framework to align with risk management and procurement frameworks

What we're looking for

• Previous experience of PMO support or junior project manager
• PRINCE 2 Foundation, MSP Foundation or equivalent would be desirable
• Good understanding of MS products
• Excellent communication skills
• Enjoys working with others and in a team
• Previous experience of working in a portfolio environment would be desirable
• Have good attention to detail, with a methodical and analytical approach
• A background in retail, FMCG and/or hospitality would be desirable

About us

We\'re an independent Co-op, operating across the south of England running convenience food stores, funeral homes, crematoria, natural/woodland burial grounds and a Starbucks coffee franchise. We\'re owned by our 300,000+ members, have over 4,000 colleagues and a purpose of working together for the benefit of our communities. We have a commitment to sustainable business and a promise to provide a fair, fresh approach, for all. Become part of the family who are proud to serve local communities and put people first