Our client is currently looking to recruit a Project Support Officer on an initial 6 month contract.
The successful candidate will have previous experience in Project Support / Programme Support or working within a PMO, and ideally have worked on a transformation programme. Within the role you will support the Programme lead on the delivery of the transformation programme including identifying project needs and developing timelines, monitor programme plans, actions and risks, and keep track of project’s progress and budgets amongst others.
Key duties include:
- Provide the first point of contact for portfolio/programme/project stakeholders offering day-to-day issue resolution, escalating to an appropriate manager as required.
- Coordinate the portfolio/programme/project reporting process, collating data/information from numerous sources and preparing monthly Highlight Reports (and other key reporting documents as required).
- Oversee delivery of specific/discreet work packages and/or projects, monitoring budgets for these areas of responsibility.
- Undertake ad-hoc portfolio/programme/project management duties as required, including deputising as and when necessary.
- Manage portfolio/programme/project governance through coordination and administration of the Board (and other associated decision-making bodies) meetings – including overseeing resultant action management/delivery.
- Provide input into day to day work through the collation of background research information from a variety of sources - including facilitating workshops to gather information and then consolidating the outputs into a suitable format.
- Undertake quality assurance activities, reviewing key programme/project documentation and ensuring compliance with programme and project management processes and standards.
- Establish and maintain a repository of key portfolio/programme/project documentation, ensuring appropriate version and change control application.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established organisation with potential for contract extensions.
Project Support Officer
Bristol
£215 per day inside IR35