The Senior Project Specialist will be responsible for owning project management and project coordination activities for a range of projects, across all company solutions. They would need to work with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project milestones. 2 - 4 years experience of project management/coordination (with relevant transferable skills) leading small projects and assisting large projects.
Client Details
A global leadership consulting firm that helps you hire, promote, and develop exceptional leaders. From first-time managers to C-suite executives, their commitment is to be by your side to help you make every moment of leadership count.
Description
* Coordinate project plans while collaborating with DDI project team members & clients
* Monitor the completion of project milestones
* Presentations to clients during subscription set up, quarterly reviews, renewal discussions, etc.
* Create client specific reports & ad-hoc reports as requested
* Conduct telephone, or face-to-face, data gathering & perform data analysis as directed by PM
* Coordinate the delivery of client-specific selection and assessment programs
* Coordinate with other DDI resources (i.e., Solutions Groups, other Delivery teams, GAO) to support development and delivery of client materials and programs
* Engage in daily client contact, by phone and face-to-face, to coordinate delivery activities
* Has DDI system working knowledge in several technology areas (e.g., LM, TPA, TSA, SPN); configure DDI software systems/tools using ’Editor’ or "Administrator’
* Ensure timely client forecasting and invoicing occurs based on completion of client deliverables
* Set up, contribute, and maintain project/client SharePoint sites
Profile
* BA or BS degree or equivalent (minimum) with preference in project management
* Preferred 2-4 years of related project management experience
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs ( i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
* Excellent communication skills (oral/written)
* Excellent interpersonal skills (face-to-face & on the phone)
* Proven experience in working independently or collaborating as part of dynamic, fast-paced high performing team
* Experience in supporting multiple clients, and work under challenging deadlines
* Strong internal and external customer service orientation
* Strong analytical skills and ability to make good judgements, often in ambiguous situations
* High work standards and attention to detail
* High receptivity to feedback & willingness to learn
* Experience using web-based applications, e.g. Zoom, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Dynamics
Job Offer
* Competitive salary
* Hours 9.00 to 5.30
* 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays - increasing by 1 day every 2 years of service up to 29 days.
* Company pension plan - 7.5% employer contribution, 0.5% minimum employee contribution.
* Critical illness cover.
* Life assurance.
* Income protection.
* Private medical insurance.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Tastecard.
* Headspace App.