Hitachi Solutions understand what it takes to digitally transform organisations, harnessing the power of the latest technologies and seamlessly integrating them into businesses. As a global consultancy firm working across the private and public sectors, we specialise in user-friendly business applications based on the Microsoft cloud.

With a team of experienced industry professionals, consultants and technology experts, Hitachi Solutions has a wide range of capabilities including digital transformation, ERP and CRM implementation, change management and data science & analytics. Our highly skilled team help drive improvements to many aspects of your business creating efficiencies and growth. For more information, visit https://www.hitachi-solutions.co.uk/ .

Role Description

As part of Hitachi Group and one of the largest and most qualified consulting firms specialising in Microsoft technologies in the world, we rely on the talent and passion of our people to keep us driving forward. As a result, we invest in our workforce and train for excellence, offering opportunities to grow your career. Our branch in Sofia is experiencing a phenomenal growth and we're continuing to expand our PMO Teams.

Key Responsibilities  

• Ensure effective governance is applied as agreed in the project charter and propose any necessary improvements. Including:

             - Effective commercial controls process
             - Effective RAID management process
             - Effective Deliverable tracking and Traceability of project artefacts
             - Effective project financial management

• Ensure the project plan is consistent and up to date; Escalate to the project manager and project director of any non-compliances
• Responsible for making updates to detailed large Microsoft project plan(s) as and when requested by the Regional Project or Programme Manager
• Build relationship with client Project management team and help define governance processes.
• Manages project support functions for the team including logging, tracking and reporting of project actions, issues and risks
• Responsible for producing project reports, and circulating project reports as per the schedule
• Responsible for producing KPI reports as per the published internal schedule
• Responsible for liaising with resourcing team on resource requirements for their specific projects, and either securing the necessary resource, or escalating to the Regional Project or Programme Manager in the case of a resource conflict or shortfall.
• Maintains the project contact list and holiday calendar, ensure holidays are managed with minimum impact on the project activities

Key Competencies                                            
 

• Knowledge of or relevant university degree in: Finance, Business or Project management
• Competent in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Power Point, Access and Outlook) 
• Fluency in English and German  
• Ability to build strong relationships with client and Hitachi team members
• Good understanding of project governance best practice
• Excellent organisational skills
• Team player with positive attitude
• Pro-active nature with attention to detail
• Ability to produce high quality and professional written documentation including project reports and presentations slides
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic; comfortable operating in a fast paced & changing environment
• Experience working in a professional services / consultancy organisation is highly advantageous

Traveling to client sites or the Hitachi Solutions Europe office in London will be required every week.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus
• Additional Premium Health Insurance
• Monthly Vouchers/Lifestyle Cash Supplement
• Monthly Travel Cash Allowance
• Additional Holidays
• Specialised Training
• Option for Flexible working hours or home office
• Modern Office with excellent access to transport
• Drinks & Fruit Office Supply
• Professional & Friendly work environment
• Company events and Team Building
• Opportunity to grow your career and work with international team
• Qualified electronic signature 

Role is based in Sofia, Bulgaria.

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