Project Management Officer

About the Role:
Our client is seeking a dynamic and proactive Project Management Officer to support the delivery of critical projects across the organisation. This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to transformational programmes that improve services and drive efficiency within the public sector. If you have strong organisational skills, a passion for project delivery, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Coordination and Support

• Provide comprehensive support to project managers, ensuring smooth project delivery from initiation to closure.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and documentation.
• Track project milestones and deliverables, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a central point of communication between project teams and stakeholders.
• Facilitate regular project updates, meetings, and workshops.
• Prepare concise progress reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders.

Risk and Issue Management

• Monitor and manage project risks, escalating issues as necessary.
• Maintain risk and issue logs, ensuring they are reviewed and updated regularly.
• Recommend mitigation strategies to resolve challenges effectively.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure all projects comply with the governance frameworks and regulatory standards.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, ensuring accessibility and transparency.
• Support programme board meetings, preparing documentation and recording decisions.
• Identify opportunities for improving project management processes and tools.
• Support knowledge sharing and best practices within the project management team.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• A degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as PRINCE2, AgilePM, or APM PMQ are highly desirable.

Experience

• Demonstrable experience in a project support or project officer role, preferably in the public sector.
• Local Government experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Trello, or JIRA.
• Exceptional organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Understanding of risk management and change control processes.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of an organisation driving positive change within the local community.
• Develop your project management expertise with access to professional development and training.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model that supports work-life balance.