IT Project Assistant (Digital Transformation Office)

A Project Assistant working in the transformation team, will play a pivotal role in supporting the successful execution and delivery of strategic projects. This position will be responsible for maintaining and supporting an effective Project and Programme Management practices that enables efficient project governance, reporting, and communication. A Project Assistant will collaborate closely with project managers, senior stakeholders (CXO), and team members to ensure adherence to project management methodologies, standards, and best practices.

This is a highly visibile role, working alongside Senior SSI leaders. The successful candidate will gain exposure across business and technology domains.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the project director and portfolio manager in the delivery of strategic projects
• Assist with the planning, scheduling, and tracking of projects: Support project managers in updating project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Support project managers in communicating project status to stakeholders, arranging and preparing for project meetings
• Supporting project managers in monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and facilitate the development and implementation of appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Assist in creating and maintaining project documentation, including project charters, status reports, meeting minutes, and action and risk item logs.
• Prepare and support the presentation for project status updates, dashboards, and reports to project stakeholders and senior management.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project team members, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Support the project change control process, including documenting and tracking project scope changes, approvals, and impacts.
• Work with project teams to resolve issues and ensure successful project delivery
• Ensure project tools are kept up to date with the right status