Project Analyst

My client, is looking for a Project Analyst (support), for a contract role.

Based in Dublin city.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Assist with the review, develop and design of project plans and procedures which contribute to the successful delivery of the project.
- Attend meetings, record minutes and actions raised at project meetings.
- Maintain risk register, project plan, financial tracking, issue log, action log and other reporting tools.
- Gather, analyse, interpret and summarise the outputs of project work streams to ensure, with the Project Manager, that deliverables are recorded and acted upon at frequent and regular intervals.
- Carry out variance analysis and highlight issues/risks as they arise.
- Co-ordination of information to/from stakeholders in relation to project requirements, requests for information, etc.
- Co-ordinate internal project communications. 
- Prepare reports and communication briefs for internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist the project team in coordinating the work of external consultants.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL)

Third level qualification in engineering, business or equivalent.
 A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a project coordination role.
 Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Microsoft Project.
 Experience in mass data handling.
 Understand project management principles including scope/change management.
 Ability to coordinate and prioritise a wide range of demands and on-going activities.
 Keen judgement and problem solving skills.
 Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
 Good communications skills including written and presentation.