Project Coordinator

Computacenter AG & Co. oHG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Computacenter is recruiting a Project Coordinator to join the Projects & Programmes Practice. You’ll support Project Managers across the full project lifecycle, gaining exposure to IT projects for a diverse customer base in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This on-site role requires 5 days per week at Derby or Preston, and the ability to obtain Security Clearance. You’ll coordinate plans, resources, and governance, while growing your project management career alongside experienced PMs.

Qualifications

• Trained in project management methodology (e.g., Prince2, Agile Techniques).
• Demonstrable track record delivering effectively in a project environment.
• Skilled user of Microsoft applications (Office suite).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Ability to elevate issues effectively.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills with attention to detail.
• SC cleared or able to obtain clearance; able to attend site 5 days/wk.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Delivery: assist Project Managers with tracking plans, deliverables and milestones using tools like Microsoft Project.
• Coordinate Resources & Schedules: book/manage internal/external resources, arrange meetings, ensure timelines.
• Maintain Project Documentation: keep logs, registers (risks/issues/changes) and governance reports up to date.
• Assist with Financial Management: help track budgets, support forecasting, and contribute to monthly reports.
• Enable Change Management: raise/track change requests and assess impact on timelines/scope.
• Stakeholder Support: liaise with internal teams and customer contacts, support governance meetings.
• Grow Your Responsibilities: may manage small workstreams or standalone tasks as experience grows.

Skills

Prince2/Agile PM methods

Stakeholder management

MS Office / soft skills

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Location: GBR - CC Manchester, GBR - CC Nottingham | Job-ID: 220068 | Contract type: Standard | Business Unit: Project Management

Life on the team

We are currently recruiting a Project Coordinator, where you'll be a vital part of our Projects & Programmes Practice. You'll work alongside experienced Project Managers to support the successful delivery of IT projects for a diverse customer base. Whether you're aligned to a dedicated customer account or working across multiple projects via our central PMO, you’ll gain exposure to the full project lifecycle and play a hands‑on role in bringing customer outcomes to life.

This is a great opportunity to develop your project management career within a collaborative, fast‑paced environment, while working with a wide range of teams across the business—including Consultancy, Engineering, and Service Management.

This role is based on site 5 days per week in Derby OR Preston and will require you to have Security Clearance (or the willingness to obtain).

What You’ll Do

• Support Project Delivery: Assist Project Managers in tracking project plans, deliverables, and milestones, using tools like Microsoft Project
• Coordinate Resources & Schedules: Book and manage internal/external resources, arrange meetings, and ensure timelines are met
• Maintain Project Documentation: Keep control logs, registers (risks, issues, changes), and governance reports up to date and stored correctly
• Assist with Financial Management: Help track budgets, support forecasting, and contribute to monthly financial reports (PFRs) using internal tools like PEAT
• Enable Change Management: Raise and track change requests, and help assess the impact on delivery timelines and scope
• Stakeholder Support: Liaise with internal teams and customer contacts, support governance meetings, and contribute to a positive team dynamic
• Grow Your Responsibilities: As you gain experience, you may manage small workstreams or take ownership of standalone tasks

What You’ll Need

• Trained in project management methodology, for example Prince2, Agile Techniques.
• Demonstrable track‑record of delivering effectively in a Project environment.
• Skilled user of Microsoft applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Ability to elevate issues effectively.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• SC cleared or have the ability to pass clearance
• Able to attend an office/customer site 5 days per week

About us

Computacenter is a leading independent provider of IT infrastructure services, with about 21,000 employees worldwide. We work at the heart of digitisation, advising organisations on IT strategy, implementing the most appropriate technology and managing our customers’ infrastructures.

We offer a friendly, open working environment without too much fuss about hierarchy. We are looking for professionals with diverse competencies, personalities and strengths who want to live our shared value of teamwork and performance.

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