PMO Coordinator (UK hours)

at  MRI Software

From the day we opened our doors in 1971, MRI Software has built flexible, game-changing real estate software solutions to improve people’s lives. The only way to carry out that mission is to hire the absolute best employees on earth. People like you.
Work hard, play hard. Always. Our relentless commitment to client success, our employee resource groups and our promise to empower our teams to reach their full potential are a few examples of what makes MRI Software special.
And we’re insanely dedicated to creating a work environment that you look forward to every single day. That’s why we invest heavily in our employee engagement, so you enjoy the tech industry’s best perks. Together with the whole Pride, (lion roar for “family") employees, customers, and partners, we’re on a mission to break new ground and lead the real estate industry into a digital-first future.
We understand the need to provide a flexible working environment partnered with team collaboration and socialisation. Therefore, we operate a hybrid working model with 3 days of working from home per week. This role is based in the South Africa Cape Town office.
Please note that this position will be supporting the UK region and therefore, working UK hours (10:00 - 18:30 SA time and until 19:30 during daylight saving)
Position Overview:
We are looking for a responsible PMO Coordinator to support Project Management Teams in organising and administering all types of projects, from simple activities to more complex implementations.
The PMO Coordinator reports to the Operations Team but will work closely with Global PMO, Project Managers (PMs), Team Leaders, and the delivery teams in coordinating various aspects of project management processes. The primary objective of this role is to support overall project governance, with a strong emphasis on project tracking and reporting to ensure projects run smoothly, meet deadlines, stay within budget, and are managed in accordance with the MRI 4D Framework.
The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills, with a deep understanding of project management processes and governance.
In this role, you will perform a range of coordinating tasks, such as schedule and risk management, as well as administrative duties, including maintaining project documentation and producing reports. To succeed, you should possess excellent time management and communication skills, as you will collaborate with internal teams to deliver results on time.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular internal audits and project reviews with the Project Managers and Team Leaders to ensure adherence to the MRI 4D Framework and identify areas for improvement
• Use MRI tools, systems and data to assess project compliance, identify opportunities for improvement, report on actions, plans and budgets
• Prepare and present audit reports, highlighting compliance issues, risks, and recommendations for corrective actions
• Provide guidance and support to PMs in implementing corrective actions to get projects back on track
• Develop and enhance project governance documentation, including policies, procedures, templates and guidelines and oversee communication and implementation
• Ensure governance is applied correctly on MRI projects
• Drive efficiencies within PMO and project management teams
• Create management reports
• Participate in PM focus groups
• Assist PM Team Leaders and PMs in identifying and resolving project issues and bottlenecks
• Coordinating Lessons Learnt
• Develop and deliver training sessions to Project Managers and project teams on governance processes, methodologies, and best practices

Requirements:

• 3-years of experience in project management, PMO Coordination, or a similar role ideally within a software development environment
• Successful completion of PRINCE 2, PMBOK, PMP or equivalent project management course
• An ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules and step-by-step action plans
• Solid organisational skills, including multitasking and time-management
• Strong teamwork, and presentation skills
• Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance control
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 360
• Ability to analyse financial data, including project budgets, risks and issues

We’re obsessed with making this the best job you’ve ever had!

• We want our staff to love working here, and so we’ve created a few unique perks such as office breakfasts, quarterly lunches and virtual social events. Additionally, we value your input in your employee experience and have employee-led groups such as our DEI committee, employee resource groups such as Women and Allies, and our Pride Event Group
• Have confidence in your health with our offered Medical Aid Scheme.
• Invest in our competitive Personal Pension plan and help set you up for your future.
• Big on family? So are we! Here at MRI Software, we recognise that your family is important, and being able to spend quality time with your family as it grows is a wonderful experience. Therefore, the MRI Software Parental Leave benefit is designed to give you the opportunity to spend time with your new arrival(s).
• Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave plus Public Holidays, in addition to a bank of 16 hours of “Flex Time Off” to be used whenever and however you choose!
• Further your professional development with our Tuition Reimbursement Schemes
• Enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere in the world for two weeks out of the year!

MRI continues to strive to amaze as a global industry leader in real estate software. Whether you are joining as a new pride member or bringing your expertise back, your talent is important to maintaining MRI’s high client experience standard and continuing our growth in the PropTech space.
Amazing growth takes amazing employees. Are you up to the challenge?
We know the
confidence gap and
imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you!
As a global company, we believe diversity brings benefits for our people, customers and clients. This is why MRI Software is committed to being an inclusive employer, regardless of your ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military and veteran status.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion are values that are critical to our success; come and see for yourself

• Conduct regular internal audits and project reviews with the Project Managers and Team Leaders to ensure adherence to the MRI 4D Framework and identify areas for improvement
• Use MRI tools, systems and data to assess project compliance, identify opportunities for improvement, report on actions, plans and budgets
• Prepare and present audit reports, highlighting compliance issues, risks, and recommendations for corrective actions
• Provide guidance and support to PMs in implementing corrective actions to get projects back on track
• Develop and enhance project governance documentation, including policies, procedures, templates and guidelines and oversee communication and implementation
• Ensure governance is applied correctly on MRI projects
• Drive efficiencies within PMO and project management teams
• Create management reports
• Participate in PM focus groups
• Assist PM Team Leaders and PMs in identifying and resolving project issues and bottlenecks
• Coordinating Lessons Learnt
• Develop and deliver training sessions to Project Managers and project teams on governance processes, methodologies, and best practice