Programme Support Coordinator in Aberdeen

Wood is recruiting Programme Support Coordinators to join our Transformation PMO. Applicants should have a strong understanding of project and programme governance frameworks, along with experience supporting complex, cross-functional transformation programmes. This is a 12-month contract, and we are open to either fixed-term or contract engagement. We welcome applications from candidates based in Aberdeen who can work from the office three days per week.

The Role

In the role you will work within the programme team to help support and manage the programme while also providing bespoke support to programme workstreams, assisting with coordination and workstream governance and reporting. You’ll work closely with members of the Transformation PMO, as well as Workstream Leads and wider team members, building strong internal relationships to support programme delivery. Externally, you’ll engage with key contacts across partner programme support organisations. This role plays an important part in providing advice and support to enable effective decision-making, driving consistency, alignment and buy-in across the business.

Responsibilities

• Support the central PMO in delivering end-to-end programme governance
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams to ensure alignment, pace, and effective delivery
• Track progress, milestones, and financial impact (EBIT and cash)
• Maintain RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies), integrated plans, and action trackers
• Collaborate with workstreams on governance, reporting, and execution
• Support data collection activities (workshops, interviews, process mapping)
• Produce high-quality reporting for leadership and Steering Committees
• Act as a central point of contact for programme documentation and coordination
• Track benefits realisation and identify risks to delivery
• Facilitate meetings, capture actions, and drive accountability
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across reporting
• Prepare presentations and programme materials

Qualifications

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply.

Expected Experience in:

• PMO, project coordination, consulting, or transformation support
• Cost reduction or business improvement programmes
• Working in multi-functional, matrixed organisations
• Supporting programme governance, reporting, and delivery tracking preferred

Exposure to large-scale transformation or change environments

Skilled in:

• Project planning tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.)
• RAID management and reporting
• Document preparation and reporting (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Working knowledge of:

• EBIT drivers (cost reduction, margin improvement)
• Cash levers (working capital, capex, payables / receivables)
• Tracking and reconciling benefits realisation
• Linking operational delivery to financial outcomes

Strong Excel skills; Power BI / Tableau (preferred)

Data consolidation from multiple workstreams and systems

Ability to produce clear, insight-driven dashboards and reports

Strong written and verbal communication skills across senior leadership and stakeholders

High attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of work and prioritise effectively

Ability to build relationships, influence without authority, and operate across diverse teams

Ability to generate trust and credibility with audiences through continuous, open and consistent communication.

Work effectively across different cultures, driving a global mind-set.

Influence and change the way the organisation works, to improve safety standards and behaviours, whilst motivating others to do so also.

Influence in situations without formal authority and push back when appropriate.

Desirable Knowledge of large corporate or consulting environments preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Connect and establish effective, cross-cultural working relationships with all levels of the organisation and externally
• Consistently model and lead on the organisations shared core values
• Energy and compassion
• Balance humility and self-confidence
• Anticipate the environment, be forward thinking and able to see the ‘big picture’

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.