Project Planner

Sodexo; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sodexo rewards

Onsite parking

Onsite gym

Hybrid working

Good transport links

Job summary

Sodexo in Belfast is seeking a highly organised PMO Programmer to join our growing team. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and have a passion for project coordination and reporting, we'd love to hear from you.

As a PMO Programmer, you will support the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of construction, property and operational projects. You will work with the PMO Lead and programme managers to manage the PMO across multiple workstreams and own our Project Server data for accurate,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a PMO, project coordination or programme support role.
• Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) in Project Management, Construction, Business Management or another relevant discipline.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience producing reports and presenting information clearly.
• Ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the PMO across multiple programme workstreams.
• Lead and coordinate PMO activities across project programmes.
• Raise new projects on Microsoft Project Server (MSPS) and QFM.
• Maintain project templates and ensure project information remains accurate.
• Monitor programme milestones and key deliverables.
• Track project progress and escalate risks or issues.
• Produce weekly milestone reports and programme dashboards.
• Prepare Look Forward and Look Back reports.
• Produce Programme of Works (POW) reports.
• Prepare Lead Sponsor reports and monthly client presentations.
• Record, monitor and report against annual contract deliverables.
• Identify programme trends and recommend governance improvements.
• Manage and maintain MSPS data.
• Administer DocuWare project documentation and reporting cabinets.
• Raise purchase orders and monitor project expenditure.
• Raise and monitor works orders within QFM.
• Monitor OBC, SDR and FBC submissions and trackers.
• Maintain the Projects Inbox and support programme administration.
• Collaborate with Programme Managers, consultants, contractors and client representatives.
• Translate project information into meaningful updates for senior stakeholders.
• Build strong working relationships across the wider project team.
• Capture lessons learned and best practice.

Skills

PMO experience

MS Project

Excel

Data reporting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Level 5PM qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project Server (MSPS)

QFM

DocuWare

Power BI

Job description

• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00 - enjoy a great work-life balance with no weekend working.
• Hybrid working with regular travel to site, offering flexibility alongside collaboration.
• Competitive salary plus a fantastic range of Sodexo rewards and benefits for you and your family.
• Free onsite parking and access to excellent onsite gym facilities.
• Great transport links, with easy access to site by both bus and train.
• Belfast-based role - applicants must have the right to work with a minimum of 5 years UK residency and be based in Northern Ireland.
• Make a real impact by supporting the delivery of a high-profile property and construction programme.
• Work alongside senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams, gaining valuable experience and influencing programme success.
• Grow your career within a close-knit, friendly and supportive team, where collaboration, knowledge sharing and development are encouraged every step of the way.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference, work on exciting projects, build strong relationships within a welcoming team, and develop your career with Sodexo, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Introduction

We're looking for a highly organised and proactive PMO Programmer to join our growing team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have a passion for project coordination and reporting, and thrive on keeping programmes running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a PMO Programmer, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of construction, property and operational projects.

Working closely with the PMO Lead, Programme Managers and wider project teams, you'll be responsible for managing the Project Management Office (PMO) across multiple programme workstreams. You'll also take ownership of our Project Server data, ensuring reporting is accurate, timely and supports informed decision making.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with senior stakeholders and contribute to projects that create new and improved working environments for our client.

Key Responsibilities

Programme & Project Support

• Support the delivery of the PMO across multiple programme workstreams.
• Lead and coordinate PMO activities across project programmes.
• Raise new projects on Microsoft Project Server (MSPS) and QFM.
• Maintain project templates and ensure project information remains accurate.
• Monitor programme milestones and key deliverables.
• Track project progress and identify risks or issues requiring escalation.

Reporting & Governance

• Produce weekly milestone reports and programme dashboards.
• Prepare Look Forward and Look Back reports.
• Produce Programme of Works (POW) reports.
• Prepare Lead Sponsor reports and monthly client presentations.
• Record, monitor and report against annual contract deliverables.
• Identify programme trends and recommend improvements to governance, efficiency and consistency.

Systems & Administration

• Manage and maintain Microsoft Project Server data.
• Administer DocuWare project documentation and reporting cabinets.
• Raise purchase orders and monitor project expenditure.
• Raise and monitor works orders within QFM.
• Monitor OBC, SDR and FBC submissions and maintain programme trackers.
• Maintain the Projects Inbox and support programme administration.

Stakeholder Management

• Work collaboratively with Programme Managers, consultants, contractors and client representatives.
• Translate project information into meaningful business updates for senior stakeholders.
• Build strong working relationships across the wider project team.
• Support continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and best practice.

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, analytical and enjoys working in a collaborative project environment.

You will be confident managing multiple priorities while maintaining excellent attention to detail and producing high-quality reports.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar PMO, project coordination or programme support role.
• Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) in Project Management, Construction, Business Management or another relevant discipline.
• Strong experience using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience producing reports and presenting information clearly.
• Ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working within construction, property or capital projects.
• Knowledge of project lifecycles from inception through to completion.
• Experience using Microsoft Project Server (MSPS), QFM and DocuWare.
• Experience using Power BI for reporting.
• PRINCE2 qualification or equivalent project management certification.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on exciting and varied programmes.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to work with senior stakeholders across a diverse programme portfolio.
• Competitive salary and excellent employee benefits.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Apply today and help us deliver projects that make a real difference.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.