Project Officer in Yeovil, Somerset

Project Officer

Yeovil

12-Month Contract

Paying up to £25.84p/h (Inside IR35)

Key Responsibilities

• Working alongside the programme or project manager the project officer is responsible for carrying out the work detailed in the programme or project plan.
• Work independently to run small projects/packages of work
• Effective co-ordination of the project tasks and their inter dependencies into the overall Programme or Project, including resolution or mitigation of any risks and issues arising during the project. Supported by the Programme Management office
• Manage Authorisations in line with level of accountability.
• Manage Profitability and Liquidated damages in line with level of accountability.
• Identify, capture and administer the risk register, advising the programme or project manager as risks arise that are likely to affect delivery of programme or project objectives
• Manage Customer and vendor engagement in line with level of accountability.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experienced in managing small projects/package of work
• The ability to find ways of solving or pre-empting problems
• Build and sustain effective communications with other roles involved in the project.
• Understand and apply recommended programme and project management standards such as Project Management and Risk Management.
• Good stakeholder management skills
• Ability to maintain the programme or project documentation in line with the quality and configuration plans