Project Co-Ordinator

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Summary of the work Project Co-Ordinator - Support the DPS Performance Management function, Boards and Continuous Improvements within the programme, including: Maintain DPS Workbook element of the ISS Portfolio Workbook and Portfolio landscape through validation and verification of DPS Workbook activities. Maintain consistent DPS Portfolio management control, governance and reporting using the DPS Workbook. Specialist role Programme manager Expected Contract Length 11 Months Latest start date 09/01/2017 Maximum Day Rate Maximum of £300 per day Who Speclialist Work With Staff and Managers including Assistant Head, Deputy Head and Head of DPS. What Specialists Work On "The overall objective of the post is providing support for the Deployed Platform Services (DPS) projects and programmes within its JPO ensuring a common process, methods and tools are used. The post holder assists the DPS DaaP(D) JPO Assistant Head to deliver and maintain Performance Monitoring and Reporting, all aspects of programme and project Measurement Controls, DPS Portfolio and Management Board Co-Ordination and support the alignment with the DPS NSoIT(D) PSO. Skills & Experience • At least three years experience of performing reporting and governance activities across a portfolio - 20%. • At least three years experience of using MS Project/Enterprise Project Manager to underpin project planning and control - 20%. • At least three years experience of using MS Office Suite including MOSS/Sharepoint Office 365 - 15%. • Experience of working with Project and Project Support staff to maintain coherant portoflio governance and reporting.- 15% • A recognised Project Management Qualification (e.g. APM or MSP) at a minimum of Foundation level - 15%. Nice to Haves • Experience of working with Finance and Commercial staff to maintain coherant portoflio governance and reporting - 10%. • Experience of agile, matrix and collaborative working styles in a large programme management environment - 5%. Work Location Building 405, Corsham, Wiltshire Working Arrangments 5 days a week (37 hours per week) within a bandwidth of 08:00 - 17:00 (hours to be agreed with individual manager). No expenses will be paid, all the tasking will be carried out on site there will be no 'OFF-SITE' or 'Home' working permitted. All resources will be provided access to the organisation's IT system and no personal or company laptops will be permitted on site. " Security Clearance The individual must hold valid 'SC' or 'DV' clearance in order to work in the building or have access to IT Systems. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 5 Cultural Fit Criteria • Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers - 20% • Transparent and collaborative when making decisions - 20% • Have a no-blame culture and encourage people to learn from their mistakes - 40% • Availability to start work on 09/01/2017 - 20% Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 60% Cultural fit 15% Price 25% Questions from Suppliers 1. Does the specialist required to have SC in advance or can they get this if successful? It is a requirement that the incumbent holds a current SC clearance.