Project Coordinator (Research Enablement)

Location: Oxford Road, Manchester, United Kingdom; applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Company

hirify.global is an education and research institution providing academic, research and IT services.

What you will do

• Coordinate project planning, monitoring and delivery using agile project management methods.
• Support project deliverables including process reviews, presentations, data analysis and reporting.
• Use Jira and other project management tools to manage schedules, resources, time recording and risks.
• Translate user and stakeholder needs into requirements, user stories, support materials and reporting actions.
• Develop self-service guidance and training to improve user experience and reduce avoidable support contacts.

Requirements

• Experience applying project management principles, methods, techniques and tools from initiation through implementation.
• Confidence using automated project management tools for scheduling, resource balancing, time recording and risk management.
• Experience reporting progress and financial conformance against an agreed plan.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Clear communication and collaborative working with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK; the role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Experience identifying, assessing and managing project risks.
• Knowledge of change management methods and processes.
• Experience gathering and documenting requirements, user needs and reporting information.
• Experience creating guidance, FAQs and training materials or supporting workshops.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment that values diversity, enquiry, challenge and debate.
• Generous employer pension contribution.
• Christmas closure across departments outside annual leave and bank holidays.
• Access to the Purple Place employee discount platform.
• Flexible and hybrid working information is available through the university's staff policies.