Vacancy NameProject Administrator (Commercial / Innovation) Employment TypePermanent CountryUnited Kingdom LocationLiverpool Business AreaOperations Workplace TypeHybrid About PrincesThe Princes Group has over 7, employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business. Role Description
1. To provide project coordinator support on all Branded & Customer Own Brand, Blue Sky, NPD, EPD project change types
2. To manage and deliver change projects such as artwork only – create resource plans and people requirements, determine and manage timelines, collaborate with a delegate tasks to subject matter experts and to identify, raise and address any potential risks
3. To monitor, report and drive delivery in collaboration with the project manager for all projects at implementation/close out stage (i.e. from gate 3 onwards)
4. To help enable successful progression of all allocated projects, by supporting the project manager with maintaining the CPA and RAID.
5. To take minutes and update project management documentation and provide updates from project meetings in line with the Project Managers requirements
6. To provide admin support to the Project Management Team as and when required
7. Some travel will be required in this role.
Principal Responsibilities
8. Creation of project plans and critical paths, allocation of project teams, tasks and responsibilities in the management of artwork only or other allocated projects.
9. Coordinate project activities, resources, equipment and information as agreed withthe Project Management Team for implementation stage of all projects.
10. Liaise and support the Project Managers to identify and define requirements, scope and objectives within projects.
11. Support with the assessment of risks and highlight opportunities to mitigate in line with Project Management methodology and individual Project Managers requirements.
12. Monitor project progress and provide support with any issues that arise with agreement from Project Manager
13. Support the Project Managers with stakeholder mapping
14. Act as change management process champion and help coach / train others with the process.
15. Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation using the new project templates, plans and reports.
16. Build and maintain relationships with business representatives and stakeholders at head office and sites and act as the primary point of contact for your assigned projects
Role Requirements
17. The support and coordination of allocated projects within the Princes End to End Change Management system (Origin) including (but not limited to) those triggered by NPD, EPD, raw material or supplier change, process change, changes to customer requirements, relevant capex projects (major and minor).
18. To support the project management team in development and delivery of sector project portfolios as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
19. Sufficient knowledge of Project Management, Artwork end to end process and Supply Chain Set-up for new products.
20. Microsoft Excel (Intermediate level)
21. Microsoft Project
22. Excellent interpersonal skills
23. Strong Communication Skills
24. Excellent time management and organisational skills
25. Degree/NVQ in project management, artwork, supply chain or NPD disciplines or equivalent experience
Benefits
26. 25 Days Annual Leave plus Birthday off
27. 14.5% Pension – 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employer
28. Hybrid & Flexible Working - 4 Days in Office / 1 Day WFH
29. Flexible Holiday Option - Buy 5 Additional Days
30. Enhanced Family Friendly & Carers Policies
31. Critical Illness Cover
32. Learning & Development Opportunities