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A Junior Project Manager is required for our client in Exeter for an initial 6 month contract The purpose of the role is to ensure that the Common Data Platform Programme and its constituent projects are properly organised, administered and supported in accordance with organisation standards and processes. The role holder will provide support and assistance to the Programme Manager in the effective running of the Programme including, where required, supporting Project Managers. Responsibilities will include: - Programme and project documentation development, filing and maintenance, e.g. reports, risks, assumptions, issues & dependencies logs, benefits profiles, plans and action log
- Acting as secretariat and facilitating logistical and administrative arrangements and paperwork for the Programme Board
- Provision of management information for Enterprise Portfolio Office, boards and committees as required
- Creation of presentations (e.g. PowerPoint slide decks) for Programme Board and other meetings
- Ensuring information is stored and maintained up to date in a well-structured filing area (Microsoft SharePoint)
- Keeping track of resources across the Programme and assisting with recruitment administration
- Capturing programme and project lessons Essential Qualifications, Skills & Abilities - Demonstrable experience in administrating/supporting the management and maintenance of standard programme controls and documents (e.g. RAID & lessons logs, reporting, budgets, plans & benefits)
- Previously held Programme Support Officer, or similar (e.g. Project Support Officer) role(s)
- Outstanding teamwork and communication skills
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft products
- Excellent organisational and secretariat skills
- Self-starter, analytical with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work at pace when required Desirable - SC clearance
- Public sector experience
- One or more of the following qualifications: PRINCE2, MoP, Agile, APM, MSP, P30
- Experience of working with Agile projects
- Experience in Business Change Management
- Experience with Microsoft SharePoint and Project (Professional)
