Project Control Coordinator

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The Job Opportunity
Serco is looking for a Project Control Coordinator to join the team in the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The primary purpose of this position is to assist the
Programme Manager and Chief Fire Officer in driving forward project
deliverables, tracking progress and supporting in project administration.

Serco has a profound understanding of the region, having been operating in the
Middle East since ‎1947 (for more than seven decades).

The location of the role will be based in Red Sea area (West Coast of Saudi
Arabia).

Key accountabilities
Set-up the shared drive structure and maintain all relevant documents in an
organised manner
Support the Programme Manager to develop a detailed and logical programme to
be rolled out across the project
Based on the delivery programme, develop trackers and full contract launch
toolkit ready for start of the project
Administer the receipt, timely response to and sending of formal
correspondence to client and key stake holders, ensuring ease establishing
correspondence trail
Ensure all formal meetings have agreed TOR, Attendance List, Agenda, Inputs
and Outputs, and manage the meeting calendar and timely preparation of the
inputs and outputs
Perform and carry out any other duties as instructed / directed by the
Programme Manager particularly in the areas of Procurement and Supply Chain,
Administration, Governance and Business Process Enhancement

What we are looking for in our candidates:
Experience in liaising with officers at all levels within an organisation on
matters pertaining to the functions covered by this position
Comfortable with high degree of uncertainty, flexibility to respond to issues,
meet deadlines
Ability to work to flexible hours, in a trusted environment and to demonstrate
absolute discretion
Advanced level user of MS Office tools, (especially Word, Excel, Visio)
Ability to multi-task, respond and deliver in a time-sensitive environment
Ability to handle matters of sensitivity, discretion and confidentiality
Possession of an open and positive attitude towards different cultures with a
proactive approach in working with and around the challenges of a unique
working environment

Specific requirements
Basic working knowledge of planning tools such as Excel / Project
Able to relocate and be based in Red Sea (West Coast of Saudi Arabia)
Preferably minimum ‎3 years’ experience, in delivering or administration of
projects or programmes
Experience in liaising with officers at all levels within an organisation on
matters pertaining to the functions covered by this position
Comfortable with high degree of uncertainty, flexibility to respond to issues,
meet deadlines
Ability to work to flexible hours, in a trusted environment and to demonstrate
absolute discretion
Advanced level user of MS Office tools, (especially Word, Excel, Visio)
Ability to multi-task, respond and deliver in a time-sensitive environment
Ability to handle matters of sensitivity, discretion and confidentiality
Possession of an open and positive attitude towards different cultures with a
proactive approach in working with and around the challenges of a unique
working environment

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