Location
Livingston, West Lothian | United Kingdom
Job description
Project Coordinator (Livingston: Hybrid)
Head Resourcing is pleased to be working with one of the UK's leading retailers to find a qualified Project Coordinator to join their Information Technology team. Reporting directly to the Head of Project Management Office, the Project Coordinator will play a crucial role in supporting key initiatives within the organisation.
Ideal candidates for this role will possess strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail. They should excel in written, verbal, and visual communication, with the ability to effectively problem-solve and make decisions. The Project Coordinator must be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Key Skills/Experience:
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Proficiency in Excel and Word; familiarity with MS Project, Smartsheet, and MS Visio preferred.
- Passion for project management and technology change.
- Prior experience in technology change projects desirable.
- Bachelor's Degree in a business or technology-related field preferred.
- Project management certification desirable.
- Financial analysis or accounting experience desirable.
- Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and MS Teams desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in defining project scope, estimating costs, and securing necessary resources.
- Support the preparation of project documentation, including scope documents, charters, and project plans.
- Liaise with various departments to ensure seamless intake of new requests and manage tools for team collaboration.
- Coordinate activities between external partners, vendors, and internal resources.
- Record and distribute meeting minutes, follow up on action items and issues, and manage status reporting and cost monitoring.
- Motivate and inspire team members; support end-user documentation, training, and change management efforts.
- Manage issue logs, track performance metrics, and support the tracking of benefits and outcomes.
- Assist in preparations for operational handovers to Support teams.
The Project Coordinator role presents an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about project management and technology to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization in the retail sector.
Salary
- Up to £30k
- 8% pension
- 28 days annual leave plus public on top
Hybrid working
- 1-2 days a week in the Livingston office
If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you.
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