Project Coordinator
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About Datacom With over 6,200 people and centre’s of technical excellence spread across Australasia, Datacom is committed to developing and growing its capability across Asia. Founded in 1965 in New Zealand, and with over 2 decades of operating in Malaysia and the Philippines, Datacom has experienced expediential growth. Through all this, Datacom has maintained high levels of profitability with a track record of delivering innovative, cost-effective digital and technology solutions, all delivered by dynamic teams spread across various locations. Our people are the best in their fields – smart, passionate, and dedicated to providing exceptional IT services to our customers. This makes for a rewarding and fast-paced place to work. About The role Would you like to work for an International company where your opinion matters? Where you will be recognized and involved? If so read on: Datacom is experiencing expediential growth and looking to expand its already established operations based in Asia. Successful applicants will be part of a dynamic development team spanning across Asia working with one of Australasia’s largest organizations. Founded in 1965 in New Zealand, Datacom has over 6,500 employees, has been delivering services from Manila and Kuala Lumpur for over 2 decades, and is now committed to the ongoing development of its international footprint. Our client list is long-ranging across almost every industry including government, finance, transportation, utilities, and more. We’ve built an incredible range of applications for these clients from real-time banking to pizza ordering, from mobile apps to the latest cloud technologies, and from online shopping to systems that keep the rivers clean. We’re proud of our clients and we’re proud of the work we do for them. We’re looking for people who want the challenges of working in an MNC with really diverse clients, high-paced development using the latest technologies and techniques, and delivering high-quality applications that make our clients happy. We want people passionate about providing innovative software. If you’ve already achieved excellent results in your career and want to extend to new clients, teams, and tools, this is probably the right opportunity for you. We’re creating a team of motivated, ambitious people who want to show the world what they can do by creating great applications for customers. You’ll have access to incredible technologies, great people and opportunities, and the backing of one of the region’s premier IT companies. Join us to find out how you can take advantage of these opportunities and take your career to the next level.
Role Overview and Objectives
The Project Coordinator is responsible for supporting and coordinating projects delivered by Project Managers for customers from initiation through to completion of delivery. This role involves all aspects of coordination across one or multiple projects including the delivery of small projects where appropriate.Role Responsibilities
The Project Coordinator is responsible for (but not limited to):- Maintaining and coordinating projects, project schedules and documentation and helping to ensure that projects are delivered within scope, budget and schedule.
- Coordinating project activities between service lines and outside 3rd parties.
- Arranging project meetings / workshops as and when required and supporting project governance activities such as creating and maintaining project artefacts such as risks and issues registers.
- Assisting and providing support for the project team to deliver maximum levels of productivity.
- Assisting with the initial setup of projects, reporting on the progress against project timeframes, milestones, and budget. Assisting with budget tracking, and month end billing.
- Analysing problems, compiling and analysing data, and preparing reports/recommendations to support determining an approach to resolve issues.
- Ensuring that time sheets are logged correctly and on time for all project team members.
- Delivery of low risk, non-complex projects (small works, FTE engagements etc) as and when required.
- Adhering to Datacom and customers change management processes.
- Timesheets are accurate and submitted / approved on time,
- All OpenAir project data is accurate and maintained
- Utilisation target is met.
- General understanding of Project Life Cycle, Project documentation standards and methodologies employed by the organisation.
- Good financial management practices with a clear understanding of the relationship between costs, utilisation and project revenue.
- Developing project management knowledge and abilities.
- Knowledge of current Business Operations processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of business process re-engineering.
- Understanding of project management disciplines.
- At least 1-2 (or 2+) years of experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
- May have a clerical/non-IT background
- Will have 2 - 4 years' work experience with at least 1 in an IT department.
- Nice to have but not required: PRINCE2 or PMI certification.
- Well organised with good time management.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Developing project management ability.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work on assignments requiring considerable judgement and initiative as well as being able to work independently when required
- Assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good planning skills.
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