Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Project Co-Ordinator to join the team with our prestigious client BAE Systems at their site in Barrow In Furness, this is a hybrid role 2 days per week on-site.

The individual in this role will operate one or more of the PM&C processes on a project or be responsible for some aspects of PM&C processes or supporting more senior staff on a larger project.

At this level, the incumbent will be expected to work independently on routine aspects of the activity, usually under guidance and supervision in more complex situations. They are unlikely to be directly supervising other staff.

They will have a level of knowledge in one or more areas of PM&C practice and be expected to apply themselves in routine circumstances and to seek & follow guidance on their adaptation and application in more complex circumstances.

Core Duties

Able to perform non-complex project reporting and scheduling.

Query resolution of basic and routine problems.

Develop a knowledge of Business processes and procedures.

Administration and general office skills including spreadsheets/ Microsoft packages.

Attend on the job training as appropriate.

• Working within the deploy team working under the umbrella of the risk PMO team
• Meeting with CAMS (Control team within BAE) for a particular area, review the risk and opportunity they hold
• Creating risk reviews - working on a system called ARM understanding and managing risk opportunities within the submarines business

Responsibilities

• Coordinate risk board reviews, collating information for onwards reporting
• Gather risk and opportunity information with/for CAMS and the Delivery Directors
• Ad hoc requirement to support Cost and/or Schedule Analysis reviews Opportunity to become a recognised specialist in this dedicated area of Project Control
• Gathering risk and opportunity information escalate to senior when appropriate
• Working closely with cost and control teams stakeholder engagement be able to problem solve, answer questions or escalate
• Using Microsoft office teams, excel and power points
• Able to perform non-complex project reporting and scheduling.
• Query resolution of basic and routine problems.
• Develop a knowledge of Business processes and procedures.
• Administration and general office skills including spreadsheets/ Microsoft packages.
• Attend on the job training as appropriate.

Knowledge

PM&C experience demonstrated in a professional capacity within a project.

Good knowledge and understanding of their project.

Good understanding of one or more PM&C tools techniques and practices.

Good knowledge of the Business environment for project.

Knowledge of PM governance and assurance processes such as Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs).

Experience of working with stakeholders typically inside the company.

Good understanding of the wider PM&C environment, and of developments and practices in the field.

Good understanding of own project/s, its markets, customers, strategic priorities and culture

Knowledge acquired through job related training and on the job experience, generally non-theoretical skills.

Skills

Problem solving most likely to apply in an existing Business environment.

Basic understanding of the team structure, organisation and processes of the project, so as to be

able to support implementation of appropriate PM&C approaches.

An ability to apply problem solving techniques to routine situations or situations of moderate complexity under supervision.

An ability to gather information. Supports development of solutions and of implementation approaches.

Ability to find and adopt best practice.

A good understanding of how team integrates with other teams in order to achieve objectives.

Work is within standardised procedures and practices, accuracy of tasks is impactful.

Needs to work effectively in a team.

Needs to take responsibility for own performance and development.

Quality and timeliness of work reflects on the effectiveness of the immediate team.

Ability to make judgements on analysis of factual information.

Impact in terms of providing services/information on matters that assist others in controlling or making decisions.

Job involves regular exchange of information and occasional handling of awkward contacts.

Communication is a key aspect of the job.

Qualifications

Some application of related PM Competencies will be expected at this level.

No prior PM Qualification will be expected at this level.

Please be aware that this role is subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.