Project Co-ordinator


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Recruiter

Pimento Connection

Listed on

27th September 2016

Location

Saudi Arabia

Salary/Rate

Excellent

Salary Notes

Excellent

Type

Permanent

Start Date

ASAP

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A vacancy has arisen for the role of Project co-ordinator with a telecommunications company in Saudi Arabia. The successful applicant will be male and a UK citizen will enjoy a competitive tax free salary and an outstanding support package including but not limited to;

Free accommodation

Car

Fuel

Generous leave entitlement.

Free Flights home

Health Insurance.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES & FUNCTIONS:

1. Primarily responsible to the Head of Operational Systems for the project planning support and coordination of the Operational Systems Programme.

2. The provision of a range of project management support services to Project Managers in order to co-ordinate and facilitate the successful implementation of the projects to meet Programme priorities and business objectives.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensure the correct implementation and maintenance of a suite of Project Management planning tools covering all aspects of Company’s project management standards and procedures.

2. Liaise with the Project Managers and functional areas in order to:

a. Produce and maintain a hierarchy of project schedules / plans for the programme.

b. Support the production of work package plans;

c. Maintain overall resource estimates for each project;

d. Support the production of work / activity breakdown plans.

3. In conjunction with commercial and finance, produce and maintain a high level cost model for the programme and support Project Managers in the production of project cost models.

4. Liaise with Project Managers to collate and issue progress reports for the programme.

5. Maintain, coordinate and manage all GFA, risks and issues, assumptions, dependencies (GRAD) in conjunction with Project Managers in order to reduce Programme exposure and improve project delivery.

6. Monitor and record the programme revenue and costs in conjunction with Project Managers.

7. Co-ordinate the allocation of Project Officer resources in support of the programme and project priorities.

8. Provide the Secretariat for formal project meetings.

9. Ensure the team administration is accurate and up to date.

10. Lead the production and review of weekly / monthly / quarterly reports to the Customer.

CONTACT WITH OTHERS (Internal/External/Meetings):

Informal discussions, formal meetings, correspondence, reports, minutes, actions with respect to:

- Senior and middle level within SPM.

- Senior and middle level with sub-contractors.

- Senior and middle level with the MOD.

JUDGEMENT/DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY (Specific Responsibilities):

Commensurate with the above duties and responsibilities, as delegated by the Head of Operational Systems.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION (Knowledge & Experience):

ESSENTIAL

1. Bachelors Degree or equivalent in an appropriate project management discipline.

2. Proven track record in similar role, working to tight timescales.

3. Detailed understanding of project risk management with a relevant qualification.

4. Expert in use of Microsoft Project or similar project scheduling / planning application.

5. Expert in use of Microsoft Office suite of applications.

6.High standard of written and spoken English.

DESIRABLE

7. Project Management Office experience.

8. Business experience in the Defence Sector.

9. Experience in delivery of project support in the field of IS/Communications.

10. Experience of living or working in the Middle East.

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