Job description
Purpose of role:
To ensure all key change activities and projects, are aligned to Small World’s long-term strategic vision, use the agreed Change Programme Governance Framework. Providing guidance and support to stakeholders within the Change Programme, and across the business.
Role details:
- Ensure monthly project status reports are completed on time, to the expected quality, and in the required format. Collate these documents for leadership review.
- Preparation and maintenance of project documentation.
- Maintenance of the Risk & Issue log, ensuring risks are captured in the correct format and that mitigation plans are valid and in place.
- Arrange and facilitate regular Change Programme governance forums with the correct attendees and agenda agreed in advance. Capturing key actions and ensuring these are communicated to stakeholders.
- Act as a Change ambassador. Supporting people in the business with Governance Framework and driving good practice.
- Support a continuous improvement culture; identifying ways to improve governance frameworks and the way we work.
- Working with Project Champions and Project Managers to ensure that all governance and documentation completed the expected level of quality.
- Work with Exec Owners to develop a Project Mandate, guiding what is expected.
- Complete quality assurance and audit checks on projects.
- Manage Project Drive, storing documents aligned to naming convention and archiving documents as required.
- Track Project financials in collaboration with finance business partners.
Person Specification
- Actively enjoys working with people from different cultures and languages.
- A self-starter, who works well independently, must be exceptionally organized, and can accomplish tasks effectively.
- Collaborative in approach, who engages with stakeholders providing clarity and support clear communication.
- Fluency in English is essential.
Skills & Experience
- Possess high attention for detail and ability to multitask
- Can facilitate project meetings with multiple attendees, capturing detailed actions with assigned owners.
- Proven ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth, rapidly-changing environment.
- Experience in working with multiple stakeholders.
- Proficient in MS Excel (or similar) and MS PowerPoint.
- Analytical, good problem-solver, and strong critical thinking skills.
- Able to effectively articulate and present technical / process information and risks to non-technical users and business sponsors.
- Ability to update senior stakeholders, adapting presentations to the correct level of detail.
- Experience in payment processing or financial services is desirable.