Project Co-Ordinator

We are in Business for People, empowering people in Higher Education with innovative software solutions. We’ve taken a new approach to delivering Student Management that works for people. Self-driving, adaptive and intuitive software that is changing the way people work. Our solutions empower people and deliver a better people experience so people can spend time on meaningful high value work they live for.

Unit4 Student Management (U4SM) is a next-generation student management system that combines the latest technology with 30 years’ experience working with education institutions. We have the best student management in the world, entirely cloud-based and easy to use and deploy.

We work with some of the most exciting institutions in Europe delivering real change to the student experience, making this a great time to get involved with U4SM as we continue to grow and innovate our product and our team.

The Project Co-Ordinator assists the Practice Director in the efficient running of the PS function, and in the effective delivery of PS projects: 

• Prepare project organisation and communications governance materials 
• Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the client and project team 
• Help to maintain project & programme governance
• Help track the progress and quality of work being performed
• Use project scheduling and control tools to monitor projects plans, work hours, budgets and expenditure 
• Assist PS colleagues in the review of timesheets and invoice proposals to ensure that these are aligned with cost and quality expectations 
• Assist in the configuration of financial systems to ensure timely and accurate recording of work delivered by the PS Team
• Assist in the delivery of resource scheduling, capacity planning, and resource reporting activities
• Assist PS colleagues in the drafting and issuing of project documentation
• Track & manage contract change notices and Statements of Work, including customer sign off  
• Act as the initial point of contact for PS customers, ensuring that enquiries are addressed promptly and efficiently, re-routing with Unit4 SIS as appropriate
• Attend client meetings and assist with the determination, dissemination, and delivery of actions and outcomes
• Ensure clients’ needs are met in a timely and cost effective manner 
• Communicate ideas for improving project processes with a positive and constructive attitude, and for developing this attitude in others 
• Keep the Project Manager (PM) and others informed about project status and issues that may impact project delivery
• Utilise typical office and communications software to a competent level in support of the above deliverables 

• You have a degree, or equivalent, in a relevant field
• You have 5+ years’ experience in Project Coordination
• You have 5+ years’ experience supporting SaaS software implementation projects
• You are a self-starter with proven ability to work within a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to adapt to frequent change
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

A chance to participate in the development of an international leading software firm. At Unit4 SIS, you have the freedom and autonomy to be successful. An attractive salary while working in a challenging international environment. Enthusiastic colleagues who like to learn from each other. At Unit4 SIS we invest in your personal and professional growth.