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What are the working arrangements and expected duration for the Project Assistant role?

This position is a full-time, structured as a on-site role, with an expected duration of 12 months.

What educational background or degree level is required for the Project Assistant at Sompo International?

Candidates are generally expected to be holding or pursuing the following degree levels: Bachelor.

Does Sompo International provide visa sponsorship or assistance for international applicants?

Regarding visa assistance and sponsorship for this role, the official status is currently listed as: Not disclosed.

Project Assistant

Sompo International

Found 1 month ago

Location

London, United Kingdom

Duration (Months)

12 Months

Time

Full-time

Work Mode

On-site

Salary

Not disclosed

Visa Help

Not disclosed

Last Verified

1 month ago

Education

Bachelor

Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

PMLC
SDLC
RAID logs
action trackers
governance artefacts

Soft Skills

organizational skills
multitasking skills
communication skills
stakeholder coordination skills
analytical mindset

Job Description

Part of the UK IT Team, the Project Assistant supports the UK CIO and the Product/Project Management team in the coordination and delivery of IT projects, adhering to the Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies. The role focuses on enabling the smooth execution of projects and ensuring effective project governance, documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communication.

Requirements

Proven experience in project coordination or administrative support within IT projects or similar environments.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage multiple projects effectively.
Familiarity with PMLC and SDLC methodologies, including project initiation, sprint preparation, testing coordination, and release readiness.
Proficiency in maintaining project documentation, RAID logs, action trackers, and governance artefacts.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to prepare materials for steering committees and project forums.
Ability to coordinate meetings, capture actions, and follow up on deliverables across teams and vendors.
Willingness to learn and adapt to changes in project management methodology introduced by IT PMO.
Analytical mindset to monitor project timelines, dependencies, and risks, ensuring successful delivery.

Software Engineering

Software QA & Testing

Languages

English

Nice to Haves

Organized
proactive
curious
reliable
Comfortable working in an ambiguous / changing environment
Willingness to learn and support across a broad portfolio

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