Our client, a Midlands based battery cell research and manufacturing center is currently seeking a Senior Programme Coordinator to join their team. The successful candidate will ensure that all projects are delivered on-time and on-budget to the high standards expected. A key secondary purpose is the clear communication & reporting on the status of all projects. The role is primarily focused on project delivery, but an important part of this requires pre-contract project and resource planning.
The Senior Programme Coordinator will:
Support Business Development Manager (BDM) with high level WBS and project plan, ensuring project Technical Lead (TL) is aligned and milestones/content is agreed.
Create detailed delivery plan with the support of the Technical Lead, identifying core project team members.
Communicate and secure executive sign off for core project team resource with support of TL
Assist with delegation of tasks to core project team and ensure target delivery dates & milestones are bought into.
Report and identify project risk and need for escalation, working with TL & BDM on mitigation of critical path items or escalate where appropriate.
Create and lead the daily/weekly meeting drumbeat of project steering, both internally and externally, ensuring agendas are communicated and meetings are steered accordingly
Ensure processes are followed and projects meet compliance and audit requirements, enforcing robust governance across the project.
Assist customers with support of TL and BDM, ensuring clear information flow and project status is communicated daily.
Monitor project budget and forecast planning to facilitate project planning and decision-making.
The Senior Programme Coordinator will have:
Relevant degree obtained.
Ideally a background in engineering with previous experience in technical project delivery.
Ability to lead, mentor and advise a small team.
Ability to engage, liaise and steer cross functional relationships at all levels.
Great problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong planning and organizing skills with the ability to learn and apply new skills.
If this opportunity is a great fit for you, please apply with your most up to date CV and we will be in touch shortly!