Project support officer
Code 3343.1.6
Project support officers provide different types of services for the successful execution of a project as part of a horizontal project management office. They offer administrative support, assistance and training to project managers and other staff members, manage the project’s documentation and assist the project manager with project scheduling, resource planning, coordination and reporting. Project support officers are responsible for quality assurance activities and for monitoring the adherence to methodology guidelines and other organisational standards. They also offer advice on project management tools and related administrative services.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- project configuration management
- project management methodology (PM²)
- project management principles
- office software
Skills and competences
- liaise with managers
- document project progress
- ensure compliance with legal requirements
- manage project information
- manage administrative systems
- carry out project activities
- maintain a central project repository
- provide cost benefit analysis reports
- organise project meetings
- introduce new employees
- perform risk analysis
- monitor the conformance to the project methodology
- draft project documentation
- use ICT ticketing system
Transversal competences
- estimate duration of work
- train employees
- create a financial report
- quality assurance methodologies
- follow company standards
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