Project Coordinator

Telefónica Tech (EN); City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech solutions provider is seeking a Junior PMO Co-ordinator to support project managers with administrative tasks, maintain project documentation, and facilitate communication within teams. This entry-level role is ideal for someone looking to enter the project management field, offering opportunities for career progression after gaining experience.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to keep track of details and maintain order in project activities.
• Ability to coordinate with various stakeholders and provide clear reports.
• Capability to provide analytical and data-driven information for project decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Managing project documents, maintaining registers and logs, and organising project meetings.
• Assisting with planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management tasks.
• Preparing regular and ad-hoc reports, tracking project progress, and providing data-driven information to stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Job description

Company Description

Telefónica Tech (part of the Telefónica Group) is a leading NextGen Tech solutions provider with a highly diversified team of over 6,000 employees from +60 nationalities. We serve more than 5.5m customers every day in over 175 countries, with a global ecosystem of market-leading partners. Global strategic hubs: Spain, Brazil, the UK, Germany. The Telefónica Tech UK&I hub has an end-to-end portfolio of market leading services and develops integrated technology solutions to accelerate digital transformation through: Cloud, Data & AI, Enterprise Applications, Workplace Services and Cyber Security & Networking. Values: Open, Trusted and Bold. Trusted Partners: Microsoft – Top 3 Service Providers, Azure Expert Status, Fastrack & Inner Circle Partner; HPE – Platinum Partner; Palo Alto & Crowdstrike – part of our NextDefense Cyber Security Portfolio; Fortinet – Elite VIP Program; AWS – Advanced Solution & Managed Service Provider Program.

Job Description

A Junior PMO (Project Management Office) Co-ordinator is an entry-level role supporting project managers by performing administrative tasks, maintaining project documentation and logs, coordinating meetings, assisting with project planning and tracking, and escalating risks and issues within a larger programme. This role helps standardise project management processes, provides analytical support, and facilitates communication between project teams, stakeholders, and the PMO. This role is designed to act as a training ground for future project managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative Support - Managing project documents, maintaining registers and logs, and organising project meetings.
• Project Support - Assisting with planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management tasks.
• Reporting & Analysis - Preparing regular and ad-hoc reports, tracking project progress, and providing data-driven information to stakeholders.
• PMO Function cover - Timesheet tracking, project creation, budget tracking
• Coordination - Facilitating communication between project teams, product managers, and the wider programme.
• Risk Management - Identifying and escalating project blockers, risks, and issues to senior management.
• Process Alignment - Ensuring projects adhere to established project management standards and governance within the PMO.

Qualifications

• Organisational Skills - Strong ability to keep track of details and maintain order in project activities.
• Communication Skills - Ability to coordinate with various stakeholders and provide clear reports.
• Analytical Skills - Capability to provide analytical and data-driven information for project decision-making.
• Understanding of Project Processes - A good grasp of the project lifecycle and methodologies.
• PMO Experience (preferred) - The candidate would benefit from entry-level exposure to the PMO function. The role serves as a pathway into a project management career.

Career Path

• This is often an entry-level position within the PMO, providing a foundation for a career at TT within project management.
• Experience will be gained in supporting projects from conception to completion.
• The role allows for progression to project management roles after gaining experience and developing key skills.

Additional Information

We don’t believe hiring is a tick box exercise, so if you feel that you don’t match the job description 100%, but would still be a great fit for the role, please get in touch.