project scientist Uxbridge, England
Job description
Are you looking to develop in the Project Management arena? Work in a team that value and implement a defined project management methodology to ensure project success (Predominantly Prince2 at Canon).
We are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated Project Support to join our team at Canon. As a Project Support, you will responsible for proactively supporting the Project Managers and Project Teams in the co-ordination, planning and control of the project, deployment planning, logistics coordination and key administrative tasks associated with assigned projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about project management and eager to develop their skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.
What we give
With Canon, you'll get the support and encouragement you need to grow, from people who share your ambition. We'll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You'll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.
- Pay – from £(Z1) to £(Z2) + 5% OT Bonus
- Learning & Development – As a Company that encourages continuous learning you will always have resources and support available.
- Work & Home Life Balance – We support with a minimum of 25 days holiday per year, hybrid working (2 days per week from home), holiday purchase and a flexible working policy.
- Diversity – We are an organisation that delivers on a global scale, striving to create a diverse and empowered workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
- Health & Wellbeing – Free private healthcare, an Employee Assistance Programme, partnership with Mental Health First Aid UK with a network of mental health champions and discounted rates to Gyms.
- Employee discount – Up to 38% off products from our Canon store.
- Some other benefits – Generous Pension, Canon Awards, Discount cards, Cycle to Work scheme, Season ticket loans – where applicable - and charity volunteer days.
What we ask
- the allocation of all chargeable activities for Professional Services within the Canon project application (Kimble/Salesforce).
- support our Project Managers in delivering customer projects, tasks to include:
- Updating customer deployment trackers
- Tracking deliveries status prior to delivery and during delivery days
- Confirming bookings of onsite resources
- Managing deployment issues with logistics partners
- Track all deals prior to ordering via central excel tracker
- Liaising with sales to collate information for deployment planning
- Creation of deployment plans/trackers
- Central reporting of projects
- Your own development
You will need
- Preferably experience working in a Project Support / Project Analyst, and proven track record of delivering excellent customer experience
- Excellent organisation skills
- Exceptional communication skills and exemplary listening skills – and ability to support project members assertively and politely to drive tasks and actions
- Ambitious and driven - with a desire to work in a high performing team and a focus on personal /team KPIs and results
- Strong time management skills to support multiple projects simultaneously
Further Information
Salary – £24,138 - £25,479
Location – Head-office (Uxbridge) – Hybrid 3 days a week in the office
Closing date - Please apply as soon as possible
No Agencies please
