Project Management Office Support Officer

Oxford City Council

Project Management Office Support Officer

£35703

Oxford City Council, Oxford

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 22 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 730e43a529ff45609fd1a477082c7540

Full Job Description

This is an exciting role to support the successful delivery of capital projects making a positive difference for residents across the city. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic person to take a key role in our Project Management Office.
This role is focussed on ensuring the processes and governance are deployed effectively to
enable Project Teams and Project Managers to successfully take projects from conception to
delivery., On a day to day basis you will support in such tasks as: setting up and maintaining project documentation; producing regular and ad-hoc reports; facilitating board meetings by setting agendas, taking minutes and following up actions; and, being a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, the post holder will analyse data from a variety of sources to prepare reports, engaging with diverse audiences, to monitor the achievement of milestones.
This role holder will work as part of a small team to ensure that the PMO operates successfully, through effective administration, maintenance of information, management of programme and project plans and reporting and escalation of risks and issues.

This role involves a combination of project coordination, process governance, resource management, and the utilisation of digital tools and data analytics. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills -

  • A strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.

  • Have the ability to leverage data analytics to track project progress and outcomes.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders and provide clear, concise reports.

  • Strong problem-solving skills to identify and address challenges in project delivery.