Department: Professional Services Group (PSG)

Location: Nottingham, UK

Position: Full Time

inspHire (part of KCS Group) is a leading provider of hire and rental software to businesses of all sizes, across the globe. With industry experience surpassing 20 years, inspHire has developed a variety of products that have been designed specifically to allow rental businesses to streamline processes, maximise equipment utilisation and increase profitability.  

As Project Portfolio Specialist, you will be responsible for assisting the Head of Professional services oversee the portfolio of projects currently assigned to the team. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

- Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

- Create and maintain project plans.

- Prepare and conduct project kick-off meetings both internally and externally.

- Monitor, track and report delivery activity and project status both internally and externally.

- Conduct 1-2-1 sessions with PSG team members to obtain status updates and risks.

- Manage/document/escalate delivery risks and issues to Head of Professional Services.

- Promote adherence to the PSG ways of working document.

- Identify areas of improvement within the inspHire implementation life cycle.

- Identify areas of focus for internal training for PSG team members.

- Support the implementation of process enhancements alongside the Head of Professional Services.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

- Strong organisational and communication skills.

- 2+ years of Project Management or Project Management Office (PMO) experience.

- Experience working with an industry recognised project management methodology (eg PRINCE2)

- Demonstrable experience of coordinating a portfolio of projects.

- Attention to detail and thoroughness in all aspects of the project life cycle.

Desirable:

- Understanding of ERP systems and their delivery

- Business/commercial awareness

- IT service awareness

- IT culture awareness (eg GDPR)

- Decision maker under pressure

- Forward thinking/proactive nature

inspHire core values:

- Empathy, patience and understanding

- Proactivity

- Promote a positive, “no blame” attitude

- Promote a teamwork environment

- Work towards and in line with the company and department mission statements and goals

Equal Opportunities

KCS Group is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.

If the above role excites you and you think you’ve got what it takes, then please apply here.