Project Coordinator
IT Services is seeking a motivated and collaborative Project Coordinator to support the effective and efficient functioning of projects within the scope of the Research Lifecycle Programme. This role will require the ability to develop and deliver processes and procedures, as directed by the programme manager and programme governance bodies. The role holder may also provide project management support to projects, workstreams and working groups within the programme as required.
You will be responsible for:
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Set up and maintain key project documentation including the RAID log, benefits log, resource logs, action and decision log and project plans.
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Track project metrics and actions including milestones, resources, and benefits.
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Establish and deliver a process to collate and consolidate status reporting across the project, in liaison with colleagues.
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Manage and deliver specific deliverables within the project, developing plans, reviewing processes, and preparing presentations, data analysis and reports, with the support of Project Managers.
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Support the delivery of project workshops, assisting colleagues with facilitation and documenting outputs.
We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.
About You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:
Essential Criteria
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Project management: Principles, methods, techniques and tools for the effective management of projects from initiation through to implementation.
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Project planning and control techniques: Methods and techniques associated with planning and monitoring progress of projects.
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Project management tools: Automated tools to assist in the project management process, by automating mechanical tasks such as scheduling, resource balancing, and time recording. Tools and techniques for risk management.
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Progress reporting: Methods and techniques for reporting progress and financial conformance against an agreed plan.
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Project risk management: The identification, assessment and management of project risks, that could result in time or cost over-runs, or failure to deliver products which are fit for purpose.
Desirable Criteria
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Change management tools and techniques: Change management methods, models, tools, assessments, and processes to establish and align the major factors involved in organisational change and communicate the key outcomes required for successful individual change.
We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.
Our benefits include:
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Generous employer pension contribution
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Christmas closure across all departments outside of annual leave and bank holidays
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Purple Place employee discount platform
For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.
We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy.
Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews
Name: Jacqueline Watson
Email Address: [email protected]
General enquiries and administrative support
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Technical and job portal support
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This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.
