Project Officer
| Posting date: | 26 August 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 September 2025 |
| Location: | EH52XS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Morson Talent |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 246160JR1-44957 |
Summary
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:
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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