Interim MSP Programme / PRINCE2 Project Support (PPSO) Coordinator Recruitment:

Programme Support Coordinator Recruitment and Project Support Office (PPSO) Coordinator Recruitment from KPS Consultants Ltd

The Purpose and Role of an Interim MSP Programme / PRINCE2 Project Support Coordinator

The purpose of an Interim Programme Support Coordinator or Interim Project Support Coordinator is two fold; firstly the role can provide administrative support to Programme Manager(s) and Project Manager(s) in the end to end delivery of their Programmes and Projects such as planning, controlling, monitoring, reporting and secondly the role can provide advice and guidance relating to programme / project management standards such as MSP and PRINCE2 and also specialist planning / control tools.

The Programme / Project Support Office (PPSO) Coordinator function is a vital and highly effective MSP (Managing Successful Programmes) and PRINCE2 (PRojects IN Controlled Environments) role. It is one of the key elements that Programme Managers, Project Managers and the Programme Board or Project Board must consider when starting up or initiating a Programme or Project. Indeed most business entities today have a function of this type as part of their ongoing business activities and if they don't they should seriously consider it, preferably as part of a PPSO or PSO (Programme and Project Support Office) and especially for organisations running multiple programmes/projects.

The Interim Programme Support Coordinator or Interim Project Support Coordinator role may form part of an organisations Programme and Project Support Office (PPSO / PSO) or what some organisations may refer to as a PMO (Programme/Project Management Office). In some instances organisations may operate their Programme Support Office and Project Support Office as two separate entities depending on the nature and/or size of the programmes/projects although both entities would work in collaboration. Alternatively the Programme Support Office and Project Support Office can be combined to form the Programme and Project Support Office (PPSO) where it is sensible to share resources with similar skills and expertise.

General responsibilities of an Interim MSP Programme / PRINCE2 Project Support Coordinator

The responsibilities of an Interim Programme Support Coordinator and/or Interim Project Support Coordinator can vary across organisations depending on the level of support required within a programme or project. The general responsibilities that the Interim Programme and/or Project Support Coordinator typically undertake are summarised below:

Programme integration planning, Project planning, Stage planning, and Exception planning.
Programme and Project progress reporting.
Establishing configuration management procedures.
Maintaining, controlling and updating programme and project files.
Administer change control.
Analysis and monitoring of risks and issues.
Administer the quality reviews process.
Co-ordination of individual Projects within a Programme.
Collection of actual / forecast data and financial reporting.
Administer project board meetings or other programme and project meetings.
Assist with the compilation of reports.
Specialist tool expertise (e.g. planning and control tools).
Guidance and advice on programme and project standards such as PRINCE2 and MSP.

How can a KPS Consultant help you with Programme Support and Project Support?

A KPS Consultant can serve as your Interim Programme Support Coordinator and/or your Interim PRINCE2 Project Support Coordinator for either short or longer term assignments based on your interim project recruitment needs.

At KPS we fully understand the difficulties and pressures that Programme and Project Managers often face when trying to meet project deadlines or dates set for the launch of a particular product that was promised to your client(s). By engaging KPS Consultants you can feel confident that your administrative pressures / project support and coordination issues will be alleviated from your programme and project managers thus allowing them to fulfil their own roles and do what they are supposed to do, i.e. manage their programmes or projects. Using our qualified consultants as your interim programme / project support coordinator(s) is sure to result in improved programme and project efficiencies. Read what our clients have said in our 'About KPS / Testimonials' section to see how we have made a difference.

Additionally our consultants are equipped to provide guidance on best practice Programme and Project Management standards such as MSP and PRINCE2. This means your programme and project management community will benefit from having real experts at hand. At KPS we feel that being a qualified accredited consultant and undertaking a Programme or Project Support Coordinator in no way shape or form undermines our level our expertise simply because the support coordinators role is equally as important as any other PRINCE2 or MSP role.

In summary KPS Consultants are:

Able and qualified to provide all levels of administrative or programme / PRINCE2 project support coordination.
Experienced in providing support services to a number of Programmes and Projects in parallel.
Knowledge and experience across multiple sectors.
Skilled and/or qualified in methodologies such as PRINCE2, MSP, M_o_R.
Able to add value to your Programme and Projects by helping you avoid common pitfalls.
Capable of strengthening your existing PPM capabilities.
Reliable and will smoothly integrate and operate within your programme and project environment.

If you would like to discuss your interim MSP programme support or PRINCE2 project support recruitment needs or have a requirement for an Interim MSP Programme Support Coordinator and/or Interim PRINCE2 Project Support Coordinator, please contact us by email or telephone.

KPS also offers a solution for helping you to implement a complete PPSO / PSO (Programme and Project Support Office / Project Support Office) within your organisation. For further details on this PPM capability please see the KPS Solutions CoE or contact us.