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Project Officer

Morson Talent
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH13EG, Scotland

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Project Officer position is a remote/hybrid contract role requiring full-time hours and involves portfolio planning and delivery support.
  • The role demands proven experience in a Project Support, PMO, or Planner role, with a solid understanding of project and portfolio planning methodologies and tools.
  • Key responsibilities include tracking inter-project dependencies, running reports from SAP, and supporting portfolio governance through various meetings.
  • Candidates should have strong organizational skills and excellent communication abilities, with a salary of approximately $70,000 per year.
  • Experience in digital transformation or technology portfolios is desirable, along with familiarity with project management frameworks.
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/(phone number removed) for more information

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