Project Coordinator

CDW; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major IT solutions provider is looking for a Project Coordinator to ensure quality project delivery to clients in London, England. The successful candidate will manage projects, oversee budgets, and ensure timely and high-quality outcomes. Key responsibilities include maintaining governance and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have Prince 2 Foundation or similar credentials and strong project management skills. The role is full-time and offers the chance to work in a driven team that supports professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a professional and structured manner in a commercial environment.
• Experience of working to complex administrative processes.
• Experience of supporting projects or managing small work packages.
• Experience of working as part of a team while retaining clear ownership of allocated activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the allocated project delivery by following documented processes.
• Report on project budget expenditure and costs as required.
• Plan the project and actively monitor its progress, resolving issues.
• Work with the Resource Management team for project staffing.
• Ensure delivery of products/services on time and within budget.
• Manage third-party contributions and stakeholder communications.
• Manage Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies throughout the project.
• Report project progress to governance bodies at regular intervals.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Visio

Microsoft Powerpoint

Microsoft Excel

Project Management

Sharepoint

Project Management Software

Microsoft Project

Administrative Experience

Project Coordination

Education

Prince 2 Foundation or equivalent experience

Job description

At CDW we make it happen together. Trust connection and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. Its why were coworkers not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where were headed. Were proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

ROLE PURPOSE:

Project Coordinators within the CDW Project Management team are responsible for delivering a quality and professional project delivery service to internal and external clients in order to support the winning of new business and the delivery of work packages / small projects. Responsible for ensuring that assigned projects or activities are executed and completed adhering agreed time quality scope and costs parameters and that an appropriate level of governance is applied to maintain and manage risks changes and issues.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:

Success in the Project Coordinator position is defined by the ability to consistently deliver high-quality project services to both internal and external clients. This entails meeting or exceeding a target of 70% customer chargeable work demonstrating ambition credibility and motivation and taking ownership of allocated activities while working collaboratively within a team. The successful individual will be detail-oriented adept at managing their time and capable of juggling multiple initiatives dynamically prioritising tasks as business needs evolve.

Building meaningful and lasting relationships is key with the ability to win hearts and minds through confident yet humble interactions.

Ongoing personal development is also a hallmark of success with the commitment to allocate time for training certification and soft-skill growth. Ultimately the successful Project Coordinator supports the winning of new business and the delivery of projects within agreed time quality scope and cost parameters applying appropriate governance and proactively managing risks changes and issues to achieve positive outcomes.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the allocated CDW delivery by following documented delivery approval and acceptance processes
• Managing and/or reporting on the projects budget expenditure and costs against delivered components and outcomes as the project progresses (as required)
• Planning the project and actively monitoring its progress resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective action (seeking advice or guidance as appropriate)
• Working with the Resource Management team to facilitate the appointment of individuals to project teams
• Ensuring the delivery of new products or services from projects is to the appropriate level of quality on time and within budget in accordance with the project plan and project governance arrangements
• Managing third party contributions to the project (as required) Managing communications with project stakeholders (as required)
• Managing Risks Assumptions Issues and Dependencies to the projects successful outcome (as required)
• Reporting the progress of the project at regular intervals to the appropriate governance bodies both internally and externally
• As required managing the project scope risks assumptions and issues throughout project lifecycle escalating and highlighting to relevant parties for resolution as necessary.
• Engage with account/sales managers & directors consultants to support in the planning of the implementation and delivery of client projects. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Prince 2 Foundation or equivalent experience (e.g. APMQ PMP)
• Experience of working in a professional and structured manner in a commercial environment
• Experience of working to complex administrative processes
• Experience of supporting projects or managing small work packages
• Experience of working as part of a team while retaining clear ownership of allocated activities

ABOUT CDW:

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business government education and healthcare customers in the United States the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together we unite. Together we win. Together we thrive.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.

CDW is committed to fostering an equitable transparent and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process CDWs goal is to get to know you as an applicant and understand your experience strengths skills and qualifications. While AI can help you present yourself more clearly and effectively the essence of your application should be authentically yours. To learn more please review CDWs AI Applicant Notice.

Required Experience:

IC

Key Skills:

• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Visio
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Project Management
• Sharepoint
• Project Management Software
• Microsoft Project
• Administrative Experience
• Project Coordination

Employment Details:

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1

Location:

Project Coordinator • London, England, UK