Summary: The role of Project Coordinators/PMO Analysts at Pace involves supporting a global organization during a significant transition, focusing on project coordination in areas such as Finance, Operations, HR, and Technology. Candidates are expected to demonstrate strong multitasking abilities, effective communication skills, and a proactive approach to project management. The position is based in the City of London, requiring on-site presence three days a week, and offers a contract duration of 6 to 12 months with potential for extension. The salary ranges from £35,000 to £45,000, depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain a comprehensive, centralised repository for all project documentation
- Updating and maintaining risk registers
- Management of project timelines
- Develop strong working relationships across programme, project and operational teams supporting with financial and procurement administration
- Actively identify opportunities to optimise processes, standardise best practices, share learnings, and drive continuous improvement
- Proactively coordinate projects, supporting progress and financial reporting for teams
- Act as a trusted point of contact across a broad range of subject areas
Key Skills:
- Focussed on Delivery: An ability to demonstrate a high degree of competency in project/programme support, with similar experience in a client-facing position, as well as experience working in fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong Multitasker: Demonstrates the ability to manage and prioritise multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, pivoting quickly with an agile approach
- Confident Communicator: Has excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of collaborating effectively with a diverse range of internal and external teams.
- Proactive Ownership: Possesses a curious mindset, takes full ownership of tasks, and actively seeks efficient, innovative ways to optimise project processes
- Team Player: A dedicated team player who proactively identifies opportunities to support colleagues and contribute to the collective performance of the team.
- Adaptable: Thrives in flexible, ambiguous environments, embracing continuous learning and experimentation to navigate complex circumstances.
- Solution-Focused: Committed to unlocking programme success, with exceptional project management.
- A proactive consulting mindset, capable of anticipating challenges and addressing them effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis, reporting, and executive presentations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Salary (Rate): £45,000 yearly
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Project Coordinators/PMO Analysts (Associate Consultant) - multiple roles available
Location: City of London - onsite 3 days per week
Duration: 6 - 12 month contract (potential to extend)
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000, dependent on experience
Start: ASAP
At Pace, our consultants genuinely care about the impact our work has on our customers and their customers alike. We are problem solvers' who call on our collective experience, knowledge and skills to support customers to access benefits early.
Our mission is to create environments that thrive for our customers; we enable this by providing transformation, process optimisation, and automation services, all with the aim of enabling our customers to harness human autonomy.
We are reimagining how transformation services are delivered, taking a human-centred approach, and our work is having a material impact on people's lives. If this resonates with you, we would love to hear from you.
Roles:
We are seeking to hire a number of Project Coordinators to support a global organisation during a significant period of transition.
These roles demand a proven ability to coordinate projects in business change, focussing on areas such as Finance, Operations, HR and Technology.
The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:
Essential:
- Establish and maintain a comprehensive, centralised repository for all project documentation
- Updating and maintaining risk registers
- Management of project timelines
- Develop strong working relationships across programme, project and operational teams supporting with financial and procurement administration
- Actively identify opportunities to optimise processes, standardise best practices, share learnings, and drive continuous improvement
- Proactively coordinate projects, supporting progress and financial reporting for teams
- Act as a trusted point of contact across a broad range of subject areas
Required capabilities and experience:
- Focussed on Delivery: An ability to demonstrate a high degree of competency in project/programme support, with similar experience in a client-facing position, as well as experience working in fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong Multitasker: Demonstrates the ability to manage and prioritise multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, pivoting quickly with an agile approach
- Confident Communicator: Has excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of collaborating effectively with a diverse range of internal and external teams.
- Proactive Ownership: Possesses a curious mindset, takes full ownership of tasks, and actively seeks efficient, innovative ways to optimise project processes
- Team Player: A dedicated team player who proactively identifies opportunities to support colleagues and contribute to the collective performance of the team.
- Adaptable: Thrives in flexible, ambiguous environments, embracing continuous learning and experimentation to navigate complex circumstances.
- Solution-Focused: Committed to unlocking programme success, with exceptional project management.
- A proactive consulting mindset, capable of anticipating challenges and addressing them effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis, reporting, and executive presentations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Desirable:
- Legal industry or professional services background
- Ability to operate within a consulting environment
- Relevant certifications in your area of expertise
What's in it for you?
- An opportunity to join a high-growth, scale-up consulting firm making a material difference in how clients are served.
- Personal development focus with annual appraisals, development plans, and bi-weekly coaching conversations.
- Access to a personal training budget (subject to approval).
Compensation and Benefits include:
- 25 days' annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and an extra day for your birthday
- Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of leave per year
- AVIVA workplace pension scheme
- Save 30-60% on an electric car through The Electric Car Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to Pace's APM Corporate Partner benefits
- ADS Group Reward benefits
- One paid day off to volunteer
- Enhanced Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave
- Work from Abroad policy
- Regular company and team events
- Reservist leave: up to 10 days paid
* Please note that some benefits are for permanent employees only
Your Pace team:
Harnessing Human Autonomy means putting human needs at the heart of system and process design.
At Pace, we help organisations align technology with human behaviour - designing systems that empower people, automate the routine, and unlock greater efficiency and innovation.
Imagine if... you worked for a company that has integrity at its core and truly values its people, social responsibility, and the real-world impact of its work.
We recognise that we are only as good as our people. Apply today to discover the great things we're achieving together - and the fun we have doing it.
