Project Co-ordinator / PMO Officer

Hays; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Birmingham is seeking a proactive Project Co-ordinator to support a significant change project. This role, ideal for early-career professionals, involves managing multiple subprojects and ensuring timely progress through effective communication and organization. You will play a crucial role in maintaining project plans, scheduling meetings, and updating stakeholders, all while working in a dynamic environment. With a competitive day rate and the flexibility of hybrid working, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in project management while developing their skills in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Competitive Day Rate

Hybrid Working

Flexible Working Patterns

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination or project management role.
• Proficiency in Excel and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update project plans and schedules.
• Manage project risk register and assist in tracking deliverables.

Skills

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Proficiency in Excel

Detail-oriented

Education

Relevant Project Management Experience

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Your new company
This organisation is one of Birmingham’s largest and most famous employers with over 7000 staff working in both customer-facing and behind the scenes roles. The core values of this organisation include being curious, dedicated, inclusive, respectful and supportive, and these core values guide how their colleagues treat each other as they serve customers with safety & security as their top priority.

Your new role
I am seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Co-ordinator / PMO officer to support a challenging change project encompassing 10 separate subprojects for a 3-month period starting in January. This role is ideal for someone early in their career but with relevant project management experience who is task-led and thrives in a dynamic environment.

On a day-to-day basis, you will be maintaining and updating project plans and organising and scheduling weekly meetings with the relevant function leaders to ensure the project is moving in line with relevant timescales. You will follow up with project owners and write and distribute weekly project communications and updates. You will also manage and update the project risk register and assist in creating a visual management room to track deliverables.

What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience in a project coordination / PMO officer or project management role and experience in managing multiple subprojects simultaneously. Proficiency in Excel and project management software alongside strong organisational and communication skills.

What you'll get in return
A competitive day rate alongside hybrid working of 3 in / 2 at home, but other patterns will be considered. This role is outside IR35 and is expected to last 3 months.

What you need to do now
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