Job description
VANRATH are recruiting a Programme Coordinator - Networks for a large high-level Utility organisation in Belfast. This is an important role that is being recruited on a Permanent basis.
Hybrid working arrangements (3 days in the office, car parking, free lunches)
Remuneration
£41,000 - £46,000 + High Level Benefits (Bonus, up to 20% pension, 36 + 3 holidays etc)
Responsibilities
This role is critical to delivering large capital projects from inception through construction, including optioneering, planning, risk and change management, and public consultation. Working closely with the Networks team, the postholder will ensure the full programme of transmission upgrades and customer connections is effectively managed through robust project controls, scheduling, cost control, and innovative project management practices.
The role supports the PMO in delivering complex programmes by identifying and managing risks at both programme and project levels. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining plans and timelines, tracking key milestones, and producing regular reports for internal and external stakeholders, working closely with NIE Networks through the Joint Programme Management Office.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the PMO Lead and Project Managers to develop and maintain integrated programme schedules across multiple projects.
- Support end-to-end project delivery, ensuring alignment with scope, time, and budget through effective planning, resource management, and monitoring.
- Implement and maintain risk and change management frameworks, including workshops and design controls.
- Develop and update detailed project schedules, ensuring clear visibility of progress and alignment with objectives.
- Communicate programme updates, risks, and performance to stakeholders, including supporting consultation and engagement activities.
- Coordinate monthly project reporting, including status updates, risk registers, and change logs.
- Support governance standards and promote best practice and continuous improvement.
- Drive innovation in project and information management processes, including adoption of new technologies.
- Champion quality standards across all projects.
Essential
- Third-level qualification in a relevant discipline.
- Minimum three years' experience in a PMO or similar environment.
- Programme management experience, including risk identification, issue resolution, and stakeholder influence.
- Strong IT proficiency, including MS Project, SharePoint, Power BI, dashboards, and Office 365.
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to present complex portfolio issues clearly.
- Strong internal and external stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to prioritise competing demands while maintaining a professional, flexible approach.
- Highly organised, proactive, and able to coordinate others effectively within a team environment.
- Full, clean driving licence with access to a car.
Desirable
- Relevant project management certification.
- Experience in the energy sector, linear infrastructure, or regulated utility environments.
- Experience developing innovative project management practices and digitising project processes.
- Proven experience delivering large capital projects from inception to construction.
- Experience working in collaborative, multi-stakeholder environments.
For more information, please contact Jack Groves @ Vanrath today.
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