Project Coordinator

Cdw; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Manchester seeks a Project Coordinator to deliver high-quality project services for internal and external clients. You will manage project delivery, budgets, and stakeholder engagement while maintaining high standards of quality and governance. The ideal candidate has project management experience and a Prince 2 certification. Join a collaborative team focused on exceeding client expectations.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in managing small work packages or supporting projects.
• Ability to work within complex administrative processes.
• Experience in a commercial environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery and ensure adherence to processes.
• Report on project budget and financials.
• Plan and track project progress, resolving issues.
• Engage with stakeholders to support project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Risk management

Education

Prince 2 Foundation or equivalent

Job description

Description

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

ROLE PURPOSE

Project Coordinators within the CDW Project Management team are responsible for delivering a quality and professional project delivery service to internal and external clients in order to support the winning of new business and the delivery of work packages / small projects. Responsible for ensuring that assigned projects or activities are executed and completed adhering agreed time, quality, scope and costs parameters and that an appropriate level of governance is applied to maintain and manage risks, changes and issues.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Success in the Project Coordinator position is defined by the ability to consistently deliver high-quality project services to both internal and external clients. This entails meeting or exceeding a target of 70% customer chargeable work, demonstrating ambition, credibility, and motivation, and taking ownership of allocated activities while working collaboratively within a team. The successful individual will be detail-oriented, adept at managing their time, and capable of juggling multiple initiatives, dynamically prioritising tasks as business needs evolve.

Building meaningful and lasting relationships is key, with the ability to “win hearts and minds” through confident yet humble interactions.

Ongoing personal development is also a hallmark of success, with the commitment to allocate time for training, certification, and soft-skill growth. Ultimately, the successful Project Coordinator supports the winning of new business and the delivery of projects within agreed time, quality, scope, and cost parameters, applying appropriate governance and proactively managing risks, changes, and issues to achieve positive outcomes.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the allocated CDW delivery by following documented delivery, approval and acceptance processes
• Managing and/or reporting on the project's budget, expenditure and costs against delivered components and outcomes as the project progresses (as required)
• Planning the project and actively monitoring its progress, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective action (seeking advice or guidance as appropriate)
• Working with the Resource Management team to facilitate the appointment of individuals to project teams
• Ensuring the delivery of new products or services from projects is to the appropriate level of quality, on time and within budget, in accordance with the project plan and project governance arrangements
• Managing third party contributions to the project (as required) • Managing communications with project stakeholders (as required)
• Managing Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies to the project's successful outcome (as required)
• Reporting the progress of the project at regular intervals to the appropriate governance bodies both internally and externally
• As required, managing the project scope, risks, assumptions and issues throughout project lifecycle, escalating and highlighting to relevant parties for resolution as necessary.
• Engage with account/sales managers & directors, consultants to support in the planning of the implementation and delivery of client projects. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Prince 2 Foundation or equivalent experience (e.g., APMQ, PMP)
• Experience of working in a professional and structured manner in a commercial environment
• Experience of working to complex administrative processes
• Experience of supporting projects or managing small work packages
• Experience of working as part of a team while retaining clear ownership of allocated activities

We make technology work so people can do great things.

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.

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