Project Coordinator-UK&E Enabling Services

at  Serco Plc

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Project Coordinator
Hybrid – Attached to the Solihull office
Full Time, Permanent
Salary - £33,000 - £36,000 (dependent on experience)
Here at Serco, we are seeking a pro-active and self-motivated Project Coordinator to successfully support the change portfolio within Enabling Services (ES). The purpose of the Portfolio team is to successfully manage the change portfolio within ES, to deliver both financial and non-financial benefits within the budget, ensuring suitable project methodology and governance process is followed and continually improved, focusing on SBS strategic outcomes, whilst keeping our customers at the heart of everything we do.
In this varied role, you will have exposure to both PMO, Portfolio and Project activities. You will support the Portfolio Manager in the implementation and operation of PMO and Project Portfolio Management across the service, facilitate the day-to-day operation of portfolio hub, provide assurance to our key projects, supporting project managers in delivering their projects and manage the team project governance.

At least 1 years’ experience in a PMO function/Portfolio Analyst/Project Coordinator or comparable role is desirable.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Sharepoint.
Experience of Microsoft Project (desirable).
Understanding of project and portfolio methodologies including full lifecycle management and project prioritisation.
Strong communication skills and confidence to present complex information in a concise and effective way to a variety of audiences.
Able to facilitate working groups and meetings.
Able to influence project team members to ensure consistency of approach.
Keen eye for detail, with very strong analytical and organisational skills.
Experience of working with various stakeholders up to a senior level.
Be able to occasionally travel to other UK Serco sites.