My client, a large international blue chip within the Financial Services industry, currently has a requirement for a PMO Coordinator. The PMO Coordinator works with the PMO Project Manager and oversees the day to day operations of the PMO. The Coordinator liaises regularly with business and technical units across the organisation. They are responsible for managing project metadata, including monitoring and reporting on projects, programs, portfolios, resource allocation and project budgeting. In addition, the coordinator will contribute to and participate in, the development of the PMO, the selection and implementation of program management tools and the introduction of new project management approaches and processes.
The role requires for the following experiences as a minimum.
· Three years within the IT project management area of a financial services environment
· Experience of project management approaches and processes
· Experience of working with project management tools
· Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented collaborative environment
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
· Project management knowledge
· Awareness of different project approaches such as waterfall and agile
· Excellent attention to detail, with precise English-language skills
· Strong Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Calendaring skills
· Well organised, prioritised approach to workload
· Enthusiasm for new technology and tools
· Wilingness to learn and expand knowledge
· Good communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the company
· Flexibility to embrace change
· Creative thinking to resolve problems and refine processes
This is a 6 month fixed term contract.