Project Management Officer

Job Title:
Project Management Specialist

Location:
Warwick

Length of

Contract:

6 months

Salary:
Up to £33,000 PA

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Overview

This Project Management Specialist role is responsible for establishing and driving 'Project Excellence' within the organisation's AGT Portfolios and functions. This role ensures the compliance, harmonisation, and continuous improvement of project management processes and tools. In this role, you will be accountable for the organisation's certification framework, project management best practice, and the governance of the core project management tool.

Responsibilities

• Establish and provide expertise on the Project Excellence framework across all relevant portfolios, functions, and regions.
• Ensure project and process compliance with established standards by conducting regular checks and monitoring the Project Compliance Matrix.
• Act as the primary point of contact for project management certification and competency requirements within the organisation's AGT sector.
• Govern and manage the primary project management tool, which includes resolving user issues, maintaining documentation, and coordinating system improvements with the central team.
• Identify, review, and implement continuous improvements to project management processes to increase efficiency, simplification, and harmonisation.
• Provide reporting on project compliance and develop action plans to close out issues found in non-compliant projects.
• Schedule and facilitate key project lifecycle sessions, including project reviews, project close-outs, and Project Manager Handovers.
• Provide guidance and expert support on project management processes and tools to the wider Project Management community.

Essential Skills & Experience Required

• Proven expertise in established Project Management methodologies, best practices, and frameworks.
• Strong background in process governance, compliance auditing, and ensuring quality assurance within a project environment.
• Experience in administering or managing project management tools, including user support and system improvement identification.
• Demonstrated ability to drive and implement continuous process improvement and harmonisation initiatives across different functions.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of providing clear guidance and support to PMs at various levels.
• Experience in facilitating and coordinating professional-level meetings, reviews, and cross-functional handovers.
• Proficiency in monitoring compliance metrics, undertaking regular process checks, and producing comprehensive compliance reports.
• Ability to work effectively across diverse portfolios, functions, and regions within a large, global organisation.

when you join Randstad, you join…

• A specialised team delivering tailored solutions for clients and talent, enabling meaningful impact.
• An equitable, inclusive culture where everyone can contribute and thrive.
• A workplace prioritizing growth and empowering teams to adapt and excel.
• A company dedicated to supporting you to perform at your best.
• A commitment to pay for performance with transparency, fairness, and competitiveness.