Portfolio Coordinator Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Portfolio Coordinator to join our Digital Solutions team.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating portfolio delivery activities across projects, driving the DTS Delivery Model and practice, and providing support for delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities:
* Project Process Support: Assist in driving adoption of delivery processes including risk management, stakeholder engagement, and resource allocation.
* Project Assurance and Governance: Implement project assurance processes, conduct periodic governance activities, and contribute to reporting within the portfolio.
* Data Analysis and Financial Validation: Summarise project data into actionable insights and validate financial information in collaboration with the finance department.
* Training and Support: Induct relevant staff into the practices and tools that support delivery and provide administrative support during peak demand.
* Continuous Improvement: Monitor portfolio health, track risks and dependencies, and identify opportunities for process improvement and consolidation across projects.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A degree with considerable relevant experience or extensive experience and management expertise in project management or a related field.
* Demonstrated project coordination skills and ability to implement project processes within constraints.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, both oral and written.
* Knowledge and experience working with Agile methodologies and tools, such as Scrum.
* Ability to work autonomously and as an effective team member.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Experience using SharePoint and PPM tools (desirable).
* Project management certification (desirable).
* Previous experience in a tertiary environment (desirable).
About Us
Curtin University is a forward-thinking institution dedicated to innovation and change. We are an energetic and dedicated team of professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research.