Senior Project Coordinator | Hybrid (2 days a week in Waterloo) |£40,000- £50,000
KDR is excited to be partnering with a leading Data SaaS company who are on the lookout for their next Senior Project Coordinator.
The Company
Our client is a global software company providing innovative solutions in in data management, analysis, and business automation. Due to ongoing success, they're seeking a talented Project Coordinator to join their dynamic consulting team. Our client doesn't have a dedicated PM function and this will be the first hire of this type into their UK and EU team so this is perfect for someone who truly wants to put their stamp on something and grow something greenfield.
The Role
As a Senior Project Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in driving the successful delivery of high-quality projects and internal initiatives. Here's what you'll being doing:
* Coordinate the activities of a project team, supporting the successful delivery of high quality projects (on-time, within budget and scope)
* Develop and refine project plans and report on project status
* Lead external client engagement (up to C Level)
* Work with internal and external stakeholders to define business and technical requirements
* Communicate technical details and requirements with the project team and serve as a liaison between the management and the project teams
* Ensure regular, timely communication occurs between project team and stakeholders, and proactive escalation of project issues and risks
* Provide input to develop Statements of Work (SOW) with assistance and involvement of the Project Manager or Sponsor
* Help identify deficiencies in processes and procedures that impede the smooth delivery of projects
* Promote PM best practices throughout all stages of the project and within and beyond your own department/team(s)
* Lead process improvement activities that significantly improve delivery of projects
* Discover, monitor and mitigate project risks using appropriate risk management practices
* Collaborate with other Project Coordinators, PMs, Sponsors and resource managers to resolve any resource or priority conflicts
* Perform other ad hoc duties as directed by management.
Your Experience
To thrive in this role, you'll need:
* Must have experience working in a Software company
* Experience coordinating enterprise software implementation projects
* Relevant Project Management certification (APM/ PRINCE2/ PMI/ CSM)
* Adept at managing projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
* Self starter with excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills
* Working knowledge of JIRA and MS Excel
* Quick learner with the ability to understand technical concepts
* Experience working in diverse, highly technical organisations
Why Join?
* Flex working
* Working on cutting-edge project within Data and Software
* Collaborative environment with world-class companies
* Global presence
* Opportunity to work on high-impact projects in trade, risk management, and IT
Next Steps
This Project Coordinator role is in high demand and won't be available for long. If you're interested in joining our client's innovative team, hit the apply button now.