Project Officer
23 hours ago
Edinburgh
Job Title: Project Officer Location: Remote/Hybrid Job Type: Contract, expected to work Full-Time hours Job Duties: Portfolio Planning & Delivery Support Develop and maintain integrated portfolio-level plans across all projects and programmes. Track and manage inter-project dependencies, escalating risks and issues where necessary. Coordinate planning workshops and facilitate collaboration across the project teams. Maintain centralised delivery timelines and ensure alignment across all delivery streams. Reporting & Analysis Run regular and ad-hoc reports from SAP and other internal systems to support portfolio-level insights. Develop and distribute status reports, dashboards, and performance summaries for internal stakeholders and governance forums. Assist in portfolio governance by supporting preparation for steering groups, stage gates, and review meetings. Project & Financial Administration Raise and track Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and liaise with procurement and finance as needed. Monitor project budgets and financial commitments in coordination with PMs and the Programme Manager. Ensure consistent use of tools, templates, and documentation standards across the portfolio. Stakeholder Engagement Provide general support to the Portfolio Lead, including diary coordination, meeting logistics, and presentation preparation. Act as a central coordination point between the Portfolio Lead, Project Managers, and Programme Manager. Build strong working relationships with DIO (Delivery Integration Office) , finance, procurement, and technical delivery teams. Knowledge and Skills: Essential Proven experience in a Project Support, PMO, or Planner role. Solid understanding of project and portfolio planning methodologies and tools. Experience using SAP for reporting and procurement processes. Strong organisational and time management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced digital environment. Desirable Experience in digital transformation or technology portfolios. Familiarity with project management frameworks (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, MSP). Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and project planning tools (e.g. MS Project, Smartsheet, or Planview). Please apply or contact Joseph.rice@morson/01935403203 for more information TPBN1_UKTJ