IT Project Coordinator

IT Project Coordinator is required by a fast-growing and highly successful organisation.

Purpose of job

In this role you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of a significant programme of IT projects that will change the way they provide services to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating change control processes and change approval meetings.
• Ensuring projects adhere to approved frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately for each project.
• Maintaining and monitoring project plans - ensuring project deadlines are met.
• Determining project changes.
• Providing administrative support as needed.
• Undertaking project tasks as required – including structured research and creation of project documentation – plans, tasks and testing records.
• Assessing and recording project risks and issues providing solutions where applicable.
• Organising and participating in stakeholder meetings – documenting, coordinating and following up on important actions and decisions from meetings.
• Building strong relationships with IT colleagues, business stakeholders and 3rd party suppliers to coordinate the achievement of project objectives.
• Ensuring that all stakeholders are kept updated about progress and have access to the information and training they need to be comfortable with new systems.
• Coordinating technical and user testing, ensuring that all issues and fixes are recorded and that arrangements are made for test sign-offs.
• Monitoring of project budgets, maintaining records and reporting any budget variations to management.

Person specification

Experience required

• Demonstrable experience of working as part of a team to deliver new ways of working and new systems.
• Experience of project management tasks; particularly planning, reporting and documentation.
• Experience of building productive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and third-party suppliers.
• Knowledge of project management processes and tools.
• Knowledge of housing management processes and systems.
• Knowledge of change management processes.
• Experience of creating and maintaining technical and project records.
• Current knowledge of information technology trends and cyber security issues.

Qualifications and skills

• Attention to detail.
• Creative and tenacious problem solver with a proactive approach.
• Able to communicate effectively with all customers and stakeholders.
• Ability to deliver quality results on time.
• Organised individual with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to create an inclusive environment that helps people to contribute and be heard.
• Prioritisation skills, particularly when dealing with competing commitments.
• Willing and able to learn quickly, particularly new systems and processes.

Excellent training and career development opportunities exist for the right candidate. Basic salary £32-35,000 + excellent benefits. Based in Sevenoaks (Kent) 2 days per week and remote 3 days per week.