UK IS Project Support in Bolton, Greater Manchester

Job title - Project Planner/Controller
Location - Stevenage - Hybrid
Duration - 12 months, likely to be extended
Pay rate - Up to £49 umbrella

DUT TO THIS ROLE BEING IN THE DEFENCE INDUSTRY, YOU WILL NEED TO HOLD ACTIVE BPSS SECURITY CLEARANCE AND RESIDE IN THE UK TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

Overview of department:
The Information Systems Team are responsible for supporting live applications and the delivery of projects. IS are performing projects to implement new software on premise or in the cloud, extending the scope of existing software or upgrading the version of the software.
IS perform studies on new solutions to improve and facilitate the business activities to maintain today's needs for transversal collaboration tools, efficient online and virtual applications and meet the demands of remote working, bringing teams together to work effectively. As team, we aim to innovate and provide future-proofed solutions that are manageable and secure.
There is a requirement for a Project Support in IS in the UK. This role will assist the Domain leads and project managers in the delivery of an increasing workload driven through multiple initiatives across the IS domains. The successful candidate will undertake support activities whilst taking the opportunity to develop skills in project management

Responsibilities:
Typical tasks and responsibilities will include:
* Assist in the development and maintenance of the relevant methodology tools, templates, documentation and reporting as required.
* Assist with the change management activities associated with projects and applications within IS scope.
* Coordination with IS Project Managers for top level project planning, scheduling and project updates
* Assist with a range of finance tasks; including setting up and monitoring expenditure requisitions, financial tracking and being a point of contact on finance tasks for the team.
* Support the maintenance of the project document library using the PM processes and tools.
* Administration support to the Domain Leads in the UK.
* Undertake review and management of enhancements.
* Undertake small operational activities within IS for existing applications and services
* Co-ordination of BAU activities.

Skillset/experience required:
* Experience in a Project Support role in IT.
* Good communication and motivational skills
* Ability to establish and maintain relationships and work collaboratively across various levels in the organisation.

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Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.