Job Description

Publication Date: Apr 22, 2023



Ref. No: 454124



Location: Talawade, Pune, IN, 411062




Purpose To support Programme Managers and Project Managers with key processes, procedures, tools and techniques to enable successful delivery. Tasks Maintain generic project management standards, processes and procedures and make and implement suggestions for improvement, where appropriate; Support the setting up of individual project processes and procedures; Support the use of planning, estimating, tracking and risk analysis tools and techniques; Evaluate project performance against metrics and financial measures and report these to senior leaders; Support the AO risk management and reporting processes; Servicing of project control boards, project assurance teams and quality review meetings; Administration of project change control including use of configuration management systems. Qualifications Essential: Understands the fundamentals of the project lifecycle and project management with proven experience of assisting the Project Manager with basic functions; Proven ability to take ownership of a task whilst still being part of the bigger team; Proven ability of raising a resource request on behalf of the Project Manager; Familiar with project management methods, principles, techniques and tools; Proven knowledge and use of change management and an understanding of change management terminology; Knowledge of MS Project Office; Familiar with standard risks and issues in a project; Familiar with the principles and importance of project planning; Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Office; Proficient in Microsoft Visio and Powerpoint; Proven experience with understanding the metrics associated with a problem and identifying suitable solutions to this problem by recognising the significance to the customer and project; Ability to make clear relevance of project work and its impact on the customer; Ability to tackle the poor performance of a project and support others in tackling the same; Ability to deal effectively and objectively with difficult situations referring upwards where necessary; Familiar with BMS compliance; Proven ability to set up WBS codes and assign employees to them; Familiar with CIPS and its relevance; Understands Quality in a project and has some knowledge of DAF reviews; Proven ability to assist in updating a project plan; Proven experience in developing spreadsheets using formulas/macros etc; Prince2 foundation; Working towards Prince2 Practitioner; Internal CIP training; Internal risk management training. Desirable: Degree educated or equivalent. Skills Strong MS Word and Excel; MS Project, MS Visio advantageous; Strong reporting and analytical skills. Training - Mandatory AO Induction - via the UK Induction Portal; Security Awareness; Health, Safety & Environment training (Display Screen Equipment, Environmental Awareness, Fire Safety, Office Safety); Core skills (modules to support individual development needs); Prince 2 practioner; In-house risk management.