Digital Project Coordinator

Our client, United Utilities, is looking to recruit a Project Coordinator the role will be based at their Warrington site
Job Purpose

Support the Digital Services Senior Project Manager in managing and delivering digital service/IT/Bus Change projects safely and to time, cost and quality requirements
Take ownership for digital product work packages under the guidance of the Digital Services Senior Project Manager
Assist with developing and managing project documentation, ensuring governance and processes are followed, project financial management adhered to and assist with Health and Safety planning and activity
Manage internal UU resources and third-party resources including scheduling contractors to ensure successful time outcomes are achieved

Job Accountabilities
To ensure the Health, Safety and Wellbeing management framework is embedded in all activities and our Health and Safety belief statement is a reality
Work as part of the Digital Delivery and Process Excellence team to drive through continual change and improvement in the way we deliver change for United Utilities
Support Governance and Assurance processes within the Digital Delivery and Process Excellence (DDPE) function
Assist with the impact of change and ensuring key project documentation is updated in line with change e.g., Project Management Plan etc
Contribute and support project reviews and input to monthly reports on cost, schedule, risk, quality etc
Assist in recording and documenting the project requirements and scope using the appropriate documentation depending upon delivery approach and methodology
Create and maintain trackers for monitoring and controlling progress on multi-site projects
Attend and on occasions chair project and third-party supplier meetings and document the outcomes
Assist with the co-ordination and output of regulatory evidence packs as required
Assist in registering assets in accordance with the company's asset registration and de-registration process
Assist with the production and data analysis of project, programme, and product management information
Raise payment requests and manage orders ensuring contractors are paid in a timely manner, subject to ratification that works are complete and to an acceptable standard
Maintain financial logs within a project for tracking actual, committed, and remaining costs
Management of resource orders (raising, amending, and closing orders)
Liaise with Third Parties and Contractors to ensure activities are coordinated
Telemetry end to end process co-ordination including the facilitation and resolution of technical questions
Identification, analysis, and management of third-party risks
Lead the scheduling process within a project including site booking/cancellations/amendments and problem management
Raise, expedite, and track hardware / equipment orders with suppliers where required
Communication and contribution to resource management database updates
Identification of potential issues under/over utilisation at a project and programme level
Assist with the collation and issue of Pre-construction Information (PCI) to third party contractors
Assist in the management of Health and Safety planning, review RAMS, act as PCW etc for projects where appropriate to ensure CDM compliance is achieved, and all go home Safe and Well

Knowledge and Skills
Project Management Certification (Introductory Level)
Demonstrable track record of delivery of projects throughout the project life cycle in a supportive role to the Project Manager
Ability to influence decision makers and build effective relationships within Digital Services, the wider organisation and with external Third-Party suppliers.
Able to engage in effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, and have the ability to change communication style to suit different situations
Flexibility and adaptability to respond rapidly to unexpected events, having the ability to develop creative solutions to problems and implement within the team
Able to demonstrate own time management and workload interface planning.
A good understanding of different Project Management methodologies and the activities and timescales required to effectively deliver a project
Good analytical skills with a focus on attention to detail
Excellent knowledge of telemetry, control, PLC's, SCADA, instrumentation and automation systems deployed in the water industry
Working knowledge of the STS Telemetry system with the ability to navigate around the system
SAP Systems knowledge, including SAP CORE, raising and clearing orders
Strong commercial management skills and experience, and a demonstrable track record of managing third party suppliers to time, budget, and quality outcomes
Awareness of relevant legal requirements including Health and Safety, Data Protection and GDPR
Formally trained in appropriate health and safety regulations (i.e. CDM, UU Works Authorisation etc).
Proficient in MS software packages including MS Project and Visio.

Additional Information
Should your application be successful, and you are offered the role, a number of pre-employment checks need to be carried out before your appointment can be confirmed. Any assignment offer with our client will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from Disclosure Barring Service.
This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Resource acting as an employment business.

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