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Project Coordiator

Employer
The Open University
Location
Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes
Salary
Up to £17.26 per hour
Closing date
25 Jul 2019

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Sector
IT
Job Type
Temporary
Hours
Full-time

Job Details

Manpower is currently recruiting for a Project Coordinator to work on exciting temporary assignment for 1 month starting ASAP, for The Open University based in Milton Keynes.

Your role will be to assist with the execution of a number of work packages within a large IT strategic programme from inception through to completion, ensuring the delivery of specified outputs within agreed time, quality and cost parameters to meet key milestone dates. Daily responsibilities include:

Programme Coordination:

  • To coordinate work packages following organisational project methods from initial scoping to delivery and handover.
  • Produce project documentation in line with organisational project methods and frameworks.
  • Coordinate and maintain project plans using IT project management tools.
  • Lead or support project meetings as appropriate.
  • Ensure team members work collaboratively in the interests of the wider programme and in partnership with stakeholders.
  • Record information accurately and consistently using appropriate systems.
  • Work with teams to estimate resources and time required to fulfil specifications.
  • Ensure that the requirements and acceptance criteria of products are identified and actively take part in assuring that products are delivered to agreed specifications.
  • Anticipate and contribute to the resolution of problems and departures from specification and schedule by monitoring progress.
  • Coordinate with teams and third-party suppliers to monitor the progress and quality of tasks and deliverables and to ensure delivery to specification, deadlines and budget.
  • Communicate progress in accordance with organisational procedures.
  • Assist in negotiating and communicating with stakeholders regarding variations to project specifications, designs, resources and schedules, as necessary.
  • Participate in Steering groups, working groups and wider strategic initiatives as and when required.

Team Working:

  • Understand the role of other team members, and collaborate effectively to ensure smooth and timely production and roll out.
  • Take a flexible approach to task boundaries where appropriate and also where it is necessary to seek the expertise of others.
  • Engender a knowledge-sharing and expertise-sharing culture with colleagues to contribute to best practice.
  • Develop and agree a work plan that identifies key activities, outputs and resource requirements that provides a basis for monitoring performance.
  • Take responsibility for own contribution to team performance.
  • Collaborate effectively with other members of the wider IT team.

Essential knowledge/abilities:

  • Communication: Communicates effectively with a variety of audiences; negotiates well and appropriately manages conflict.
  • Initiative and problem solving: Uses initiative to identify and solve problems proactively; uses good judgment to refer issues upwards as necessary and identifies and manages risk.
  • Planning and Organising: Plans, schedules, prioritises and allocates work effectively and delivers to multiple deadlines.
  • Budgets: Experienced in working within budget parameters and understanding of estimating / budget setting.
  • Team work: Is respectful and polite towards others, builds productive working relationships and works collaboratively across organisational boundaries towards common goals.
  • Working under pressure: Remains effective and positive even when under pressure.
  • Ability to learn: Understands and adapts to new ways of working; is willing and able to engage with, and digest, new information, specialisms and ways of working.
  • Continuous improvement: Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement; shows commitment to own professional development; demonstrates enthusiasm, willingness and ability to learn new skills. Creates momentum and excitement around initiatives and new approaches.

If you’re looking for an exciting temporary position starting immediately

Company

Manpower are working with The Open University as their strategic partner for all temporary, contingent and permanent requirements across their various locations.

How would you like to help someone change their life?

The Open University is the UK's largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. Our research underpins the teaching we deliver to some 200,000 students as the UK's largest university. Nearly three quarters (72%) of Open University research was assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent.

Uniquely we operate within the four nations of the UK, with nation offices in Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh as well as regional offices in England and our head office in Milton Keynes.

All of our roles play a key part in our students' journey. The Open University helps anyone in the UK better themselves, whatever their age, background or circumstances. Dip into our series of Open Diaries and discover what it's like for our students to take that life-changing step that you could be a part of.

 

Testimonials

Jo Priddey
I started working with the OU as temporary staff through Manpower during the pandemic. I thought the initial training was fantastic and felt well prepared to start working. When I was offered a permanent position it was great that the OU took my personal needs into consideration so that I am able to complete my degree and work 4 days a week.

Charles White
The recruitment process was smooth from start to finish. As an applicant, it was useful to have the selection process made clear to you from the outset. Communication from Manpower was, and remains, good. Excellent candidate care continues to be provided, they are both responsive and proactive.

Anonymous
So far the Open University has been the best job I have ever had, a very relaxed environment, everyone open to helping one another, no pressure and all trainers prioritise the quality of calls rather than the quantity.

Sarah George
Whilst working at the Open University, the support I have received has been outstanding; from colleagues at advisor level, to the senior management team, there is not a question or query that has not been resolved without a swift and appropriate response.

Thecla Chakunte
Working with the Open University has opened me to a lot. There are a lot of trainings to improve your skills and open you to other possibilities. There is room for growth. A lot of it. And did you know you can study for FREE as permanent staff? Wow! There are other juicy perks too.

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