Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh/Glasgow, is currently looking to recruit a PMO Analyst/Project Coordinator for an initial 3 month contract with potential to extend on a rate of £300-£350/day (Inside IR35). This role would be working 3 days a week. This role will be remote working with availability for face-to-face meetings in Glasgow/Edinburgh.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning, delivery, and monitoring of project workstreams across the bid/project.
- Maintain project documentation, including project plans, risk and issue logs, RAID registers, and highlight reports.
- Coordinate project meetings, workshops, and steering committee sessions, including agenda preparation, meeting notes, and follow-up actions.
- Monitor project progress, identifying potential issues and risks, and escalating appropriately.
- Assist with the preparation of programme reports and dashboards for senior management and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with PMO governance frameworks, standards, and methodologies.
- Support resource planning, budgeting, and scheduling across multiple workstreams.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth project delivery.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Skills
- Proven experience as a PMO Analyst, Project Coordinator, or similar role, preferably within the public sector.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies (PRINCE2, MSP, Agile, or equivalent).
- Experience preparing reports, dashboards, and project documentation for senior stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, SharePoint) and MS Office Suite.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Desirable Skills
- Professional project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM, or Agile certification).
- Knowledge of public sector governance and compliance standards.
- Experience in contract delivery and solution development.
- Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outputs.
- Proactive, flexible, and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Collaborative and supportive team player.
- Ability to work independently when required and take initiative.