Project Co-ordinator (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge's Clinical School Computing Service (CSCS) is seeking a proactive Project Coordinator to support IT infrastructure and software development projects. You will coordinate activities, liaise with internal teams, and ensure milestones are met under the guidance of the Senior IT Project & Programme Manager.

We require a degree or equivalent practical IT or PM experience, strong communication, planning and reporting skills, and proficiency with Jira, Miro and Confluence.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of practical experience preferably IT related or project management.
• Experience in project coordination or project management role preferably in an IT context
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Excellent planning & organisational skills
• Strong research, analysis and reporting skills
• Good presentation skills
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of project coordination or management involving a critical understanding and application of relevant project management methodologies.
• Experience of using Microsoft 365 Suite
• Experience of using Jira, Miro, Confluence or other tools in a project environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide project coordination support for IT infrastructure and software development projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams and university departments to align project activities with scope and objectives.
• Be accountable to the Senior IT Project & Programme Manager for delivery standards.
• Assist with management of smaller departmental projects under guidance.

Skills

Degree level

PM experience

IT context

Communication skills

Planning skills

Jira & Confluence

Microsoft 365

Presentation skills

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Miro

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Clinical School Computing Service (CSCS) is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Project Coordinator to provide project coordination support for IT infrastructure and software development projects within the department and the Clinical School.This includes management and oversight of all activities required to achieve the project scope and objectives, coordinating with teams which will be mostly internal or University department staff, as required. The role holder will be accountable to the Senior IT Project & Programme Manager for these projects and will ensure that different phases of the projects are delivered to the required standards of quality. This role will also project manage smaller departmental projects, under management and guidance of the Senior IT Project & Programme Manager.CSCS is one of the largest IT service providers at the University of Cambridge and supports over 3,000 users, mostly at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Project Management and support plays a key proactive role in the continuous and efficient delivery of computing services with a focus on IT infrastructure and software development projects.We are looking for a highly motivated and responsible individual with the following skills, abilities and experience:Educated to degree level or equivalent level of practical experience preferably IT related or project management.Experience in project coordination or project management role preferably in an IT contextExcellent communication & interpersonal skillsExcellent planning & organisational skillsStrong research, analysis and reporting skillsGood presentation skillsDemonstrate advanced knowledge of project coordination or management involving a critical understanding and application of relevant project management methodologies.Experience of using Microsoft 365 SuiteExperience of using Jira, Miro, Confluence or other tools in a project environment.This is a hybrid role which requires onsite presence at the School of Clinical Medicine for a minimum of 3 days a week.Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.Please quote reference RY51431 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.Apply online