IS Project Officer

• IS Project Officer
• £29,733 - £33,815
• Manchester - required to be in the office at least a minimum of 1 day per week

Our client in Manchester is currently on the lookout for IS Project Officer as you will be responsible for supporting Project Managers in the planning, reporting, and delivery of a portfolio of projects and workstreams within the IS function and across the organisation. This role is remote based but there will be some requirement to travel to the office in Manchester.

Main Duties and responsibilities:

• Supporting the planning, monitoring, and delivery of IS projects, consisting of numerous technical and business streams
• Supporting the operation and continuous improvement of the IS Portfolio Office function
• Monitor and update project and portfolio plans, project request documents, board papers and other project and portfolio documentation
• Identify and manage project risks and issues through logging, reporting, analysis, mitigation, and contingency plans
• To take the lead for aspects of project delivery where required

Essential skills and experience:

• Support the delivery of technical projects
• Familiar with the current technology landscape and be comfortable following technical conversations
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Build strong relationships with people at all levels, work collaboratively with diverse teams
• Communicate complex information in a range of formats and to different audiences, and make information clear, accessible and engaging
• Ensure the needs of internal and external customers is met

Some of the benefits that come with this role:

• 30 days annual leave with option to buy more
• 15% employer contribution
• Life assurance cover, income protection cover, private medical insurance and other employee assistant packages
• Courses and workshops for learning and development and wellbeing facilities