Project Management Officer

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The London Borough of Southwark is undertaking a generational transformation of ERP technology and ways of working, requiring a reshaping of our behaviours and our operating models.

This role is working for a PMO Lead as part of a team of Workstream Leads, PMs, Business Change managers and subject matter experts. Successful candidate is likely to be a good team player, motivated, a good communicator (written and verbal), persistent and able to make progress in a busy environment with competing priorities.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team where your insights will drive project success. You'll have the chance to contribute to high-impact projects, improve processes and work closely with stakeholders, all while growing professionally in a fast-paced environment.

 

Key deliverables

  • High quality administration that strengthens Southwark360 Programme PMO offering.
  • Produce clear, concise programme documentation e.g., Board minutes, Highlight Reports, slide decks, org charts.
  • Analyse key programme reports & data and summarise findings.
  • Administer the Southwark360 SharePoint site.

 

 

Required experience/skills

  • A strong understanding of the current and emerging ERP technology landscape
  • Have a high level of practical knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel, and Project Management tools.
  • Have a broad knowledge of the key areas that make up programme and project management including planning, risk and issues, finance tracking.
  • You will have the ability to provide quality administration to the Southwark360 programme and related Governance boards.
  • Be able to undertake a range of administrative duties including, recording actions, undertaking research and analysis, drafting reports and documents, proof reading key Southwark360 programme documentation.
  • Update and maintain the Southwark360 SharePoint site ensuring version control principles are adhered to and tracked.
  • Assist in the planning and delivery of Southwark360 programme meetings and workshops.
  • Ensure that all tasks are completed to agreed timescales, standards of accuracy and presentation.
  • Ability to think ahead, work to deadline and manage workload to prioritise.
  • Have a flexible approach and be supportive to work colleagues.
  • Develop and maintain relationships across all areas of the business for the benefit of programme delivery
  • Have the ability to build and develop relationships across all areas of the Southwark360 programme and business.
  • Above all, you will have strong interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communicational skills.

Location: Tooley Road

Hybrid: Yes

Salary:  £158 (PAYE) £203 (Umbrella) p/day

IR35 Status: Inside          

Hours:   9.00-17.30

Closing Date: 01.09.24

Duration: 5 months initially        

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