Programme Support Coordinator in London

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 London who are able to work in the office three days per week.

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.

What We Can Offer

• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs, offering hybrid working arrangements.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.

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

• Experience in PMO, project coordination, consulting, or transformation support.
• Experience in cost reduction or business improvement programmes.
• Experience working in multi‑functional, matrixed organisations.
• Experience 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.).
• Skilled in RAID management and reporting.
• Skilled in document preparation and reporting (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Working knowledge of EBIT drivers (cost reduction, margin improvement).
• Working knowledge of cash levers (working capital, capex, payables/receivables).
• Working knowledge of tracking and reconciling benefits realisation.
• Working knowledge of 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.
• Ability to work effectively across different cultures, driving a global mind‑set.
• Ability to influence and change the way the organisation works, to improve safety standards and behaviours, whilst motivating others to do so also.
• Ability to influence in situations without formal authority and push back when appropriate.

Desirable

• Knowledge of large corporate or consulting environments.

Personal Attributes

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

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: 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.