Project Administrator

Job Overview
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Administrator to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting project management activities, ensuring seamless communication, documentation, and coordination across various projects. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong organisational skills and experience in project management tools to contribute to the successful delivery of complex initiatives. The role involves overseeing administrative tasks, facilitating requirements gathering, and assisting with project planning using industry-standard software.

Duties

• Coordinate and support project teams by managing schedules, documentation, and communication channels.
• Assist in requirements gathering sessions and ensure all project documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
• Utilise project management software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Jira, and Smartsheet to track progress and update project timelines.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify issues impacting project delivery and collaborate with teams to develop solutions.
• Manage project documentation within content management systems like SharePoint, Confluence, and ServiceNow.
• Support cost control initiatives by monitoring budgets and expenditure against project plans.
• Facilitate team management activities including resource allocation, meeting organisation, and progress reporting.
• Prepare presentations and reports using Visio, PowerPoint, or other presentation tools for stakeholder updates.
• Assist in the utilisation of ERP systems such as Workday or SAP for resource planning and data analysis.
• Ensure adherence to methodologies such as SAFe, Waterfall, or Agile frameworks like Scrum during project execution.
• Support product development initiatives through content management systems and product management tools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supervising or managing project teams with strong leadership capabilities.
• Demonstrable skills in requirements gathering, data analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in project management software including Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Jira, Smartsheet, or equivalent tools.
• Familiarity with enterprise systems such as SharePoint, ServiceNow, Workday, Salesforce or SAP is advantageous.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively within tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills for clear stakeholder engagement and reporting purposes.
• Experience with programme methodologies including SAFe, Waterfall or Agile frameworks is desirable.
• Knowledge of content management systems like Confluence or SharePoint is preferred.
• Ability to work independently whilst collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams. This role provides an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional eager to contribute to impactful projects within a supportive environment that values organisational excellence and continuous improvement.

Pay: £25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension

Work Location: In person