The Project Co-ordinator works within the PMO to ensure the successful delivery of projects to time, cost, and quality. This role involves organising people, tasks, and resources leveraging strong interpersonal and communication skills. We are looking for a talented, resourceful, and driven individual with a growth mindset to join the team initially as a Project Co-ordinator with the aim to gain experience and expertise over time to enable development within this role, into a self-sufficient Project Manager.
The Project Co-ordinator will initially support on smaller projects within the business, whilst learning to develop and maintain positive communications and relationships between clients, stakeholders, and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle. You will use tools such as the Microsoft suite, including Project plans, Teams, and JIRA. All PM techniques, ways of working and best practices training will be provided to you, to allow you to excel in this role and develop.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
* Shadow Project Managers to learn from the best.
* Lead your own project meeting schedules with structure and guidance provided.
* Monitor costs, timescales and resources used, escalating where these deviate from agreed tolerances.
* Report on project progress using PM tools such as Ms Projects, Excel etc – guidance will be provided.
* Use discretion in identifying and responding to complex issues and assignments.
* Receive specific direction, accept guidance, and have work reviewed at agreed milestones.
* Develop positive relationships with project stakeholders.
* May supervise others or make decisions which impact the work assigned to individuals or phases of projects.
* Understand and collaborate on the analysis of user/customer needs and represent this in their work.
* Live CGA’s values.
* Coordinate the preparation and submission of information to meet internal and external reporting deadlines and specifications.
* Support the timely population of key MI data feeds such as the RAID Log, the plan, programme or project status reports and financial tracking.
* Support the dissemination of accurate information regarding the project or programme delivery provided by the programme or project manager or project specialists (e.g., technical lead or product specialist) as required.
Business Knowledge – Previous Experience (Preferable)
* Experience with the Microsoft package & JIRA and takes proactive action to develop that knowledge further, including conducting training courses.
* Gather feedback on PMO processes and generate ideas for process improvement.
* Basic understanding of business acumen and adapts to feedback and change in a positive manner.
* Proactively learn how each of the business functions feed into each other and how proactive communications enable effective planning and knowledge sharing.
This role has a lot to offer an enthusiastic and driven individual; our ever-evolving business is continually growing and expanding into new global markets. This brings endless opportunities and a dynamic work environment for someone who is truly wanting to succeed and develop into a rewarding and fulfilling Project management role. We offer flexi working time, along with a summer hours programme throughout the summer season, we understand that work-life balance is a top priority. Access to multiple training resources are available and will become part of your core development plan, to keep you progressing and continually aiming high. We hold Away days and have the option to secure up to 2 days a year, dedicated to your chosen charity work, amongst many other rewarding career opportunities.
If this sounds like the job for you – get in touch!
Additional Information
* Flexible working environment
* Volunteer time off
About NIQ
NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.
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