Project Manager Assistant

3 days ago


Macclesfield, Cheshire East, United Kingdom SKA Organisation Full time

The SKA Organisation is seeking a highly skilled Junior Project Management Officer to join our team in Geraldton, Australia. This is a unique opportunity to support the Station Project Manager and the Deputy Senior Project Manager SKA-Low in overseeing their work packages, providing specific support in contract management and project administration, as well as in project management tasks like planning and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Station Project Manager and other SKA-Low Managers in planning and preparing for Station Deployment of the SKA-Low Telescope.
  • Support the procurement of materials and services by adhering to organisational processes to select suppliers that best meet the project requirements.
  • Coordinate and lead matrixed teams of staff and contractors within defined parameters, monitoring their work against contracted schedules and plans, and taking corrective actions or escalating performance issues when necessary.
  • Contribute to project quality reviews to identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could impact project success.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries, providing specialised knowledge to inform decision-making.
  • Ensure that project controls are in place for managed contracts to meet the expected cost, schedule, and quality standards and liaise with the Project Controls team at SKAO HQ.
  • Travel to contractor sites and the construction site in Western Australia as needed, typically 1-2 times per year for 1-2 weeks, with possible visits to SKAO HQ at Jodrell Bank near Manchester, UK.

Requirements:

  • Relevant project management qualification or training with a good understanding of project management methodologies.
  • Understanding of the technical specialism within which the role will be working, with considerable on-the-job training provided, and the ability and willingness to quickly learn about new technologies via interaction with technical specialists.
  • Practical experience of contributing to the successful delivery of engineering-based programmes/projects (typically at least two years) which may have been gained in a project support role.
  • Knowledge of contract management and procurement procedures.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather data and use this to inform understanding.
  • A flexible and self-motivated team player who is adaptable to change.
  • Good English oral and written communication skills.

Working at SKA Organisation:

SKA Organisation recognises that our diversity is a strength. We aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong, and diverse perspectives and ideas thrive. As such, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion are at the core of SKA Organisation's agenda.

We welcome and encourage female applicants and applicants with a disability. We welcome all candidates, especially those from member countries.



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