Project Support

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Project Support Officer

Leeds

£200-250 per dayThis role is Inside IR35My client based in Leeds is searching for an experience Project Support Officer for and initial 8 week contract.Role Profile-Supporting and providing assurance to the Programme Manager regarding the management of constraints, priorities and risks;

-Working with the Programme Manager to provide timely and accurate reporting for project and programme governance;

-Managing work-streams throughout the various stages of the lifecycle, including planning and control, management of resources, RAID, benefits, milestones, costs, scope and benefits;;

-Planning for and managing communications and engagement with all groups of stakeholders affected by the projects;

-Making recommendations based on lessons learnt for future developments;

-Developing and maintaining a high level of knowledge of the latest developments within the -University and the HE sector, and best practice in project and change management in order to provide advice and guidance on a range of issues within the University.Key Skill & Responsibilities-A degree or professional qualification, knowledge of MS Project, Prince2, Managing Successful Programmes and APM Body of Knowledge;

-Experience of creating accurate and timely documentation for review at and executive level

-Experience in applying best practice project methodologies in projects, throughout their respective life cycles;

-The ability to work confidently and assertively with a range of senior stakeholders, using coaching, negotiating, communication and influencing skills to achieve successful outcomes;

-The ability to manage conflicting demands and tight timescales through strong organisation and prioritisation skills;

-Experience of managing project teams/work-streams, achieving results through other people without necessarily using formal line management authority;

-A good understanding of Higher Education combined with ability to challenge accepted norms;You may also have:

-Previous experience working in a Higher Education environment or heavily regulated industry;

-A Prince 2 or other relevant project management qualification (e.g. APM/PMI)

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