Skills

Communication Microsoft Project Change Management Problem-solving Analytical Skills Project Management

Job Specifications

Job Title: IT PMO Coordinator

Location: Havant

Duration: 31/03/2026

Description:

The main purpose of the PMO Coordinator role is to perform and coordinate the core PMO functions including planning, reporting, change control, document management & resource demand management.

Skills / Experience

Be familiar with project management methodologies and the full project lifecycle.
Have a good working knowledge of key project processes, including status reporting, budgeting and estimating, planning, dependency management, risk and issue management, quality gates and change management.
Demonstrate a strong technical knowledge encompassing processes, tools and techniques.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
Organised approach.
Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
Be highly motivated and able to work without supervision.
Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
No direct responsibility for budget or other financial dimensions.
Excellent analytical skills

Key Accountabilities

Working with, assisting and supporting the PMO Manager or PMO Lead to develop the intelligent PMO.
Responsibility for day-to-day activities for programme-level or portfolio-level reporting, in particular:
Assisting in the development of project management methods, systems, tools and techniques
Implementation of support processes for PMO.
Accountable for the submission of consolidated progress reports into governance boards to agreed reporting timetable
Monitor the projects and programmes from inception to closure, ensuring that the delivery is on time, within budget, minimizing potential risks and assessing to make sure it meets all strategic objectives
Highlight any deviation from baselined milestones or agreed budget
Proactive risk and issue management, including providing constructive challenge to RAID log entries, and escalation of cross-programme and operational risks
Manage impact assessments of change requests
Supports and coaches Project and Programme Managers with all aspects of project and programme delivery, including planning and forecasting, risk and issue management, dependency management, and reporting.
Leads project end-of-stage reviews.
Pragmatic application of IT Governance policies and procedures and creating policies and procedures.
Ownership of Lessons Learned repository including dissemination of consolidated updates to other projects.
Carry out delegated duties for the PMO Manager or PMO Lead as required.
Assist in the identification of business benefits of assigned projects with project or programme manager.

Experience

Have experience of working at a responsible level in a Programme Management Office or Portfolio Office.
Ideally have experience of working as a Project Manager.

About the Company

Lorien is a technology, transformation and telecom talent solutions specialist. We combine tech expertise with the scope, depth and breadth of large-scale talent solutions. Driven by both clients and candidates, covering Europe and the US, we work with all sectors, sizes and tech needs – from start-up to established, tech companies and those who use tech to propel them further - we work with them all. Our unique position in the market means we have the insight to create tailored solutions – keeping our clients ahead of t... Know more