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JOB PROFILE TITLE:Trainee PMO Assistant
SALARY:21600 - 24600
JOB PROFILE DESCRIPTION
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE BUSINESS:
As aGraduateProgrammeManagementOffice Assistantat Kainos you will provide administrative support to project managers through the Project Management Office (PMO) admin function as well as support for the administration of our professional services automation (PSA) system.
Upon completion of the Early Careers Programme you will have gained knowledge and skills to help transform the organization and set you on the path to becoming the next generation of leaders at Kainos. Fun fact - 11 of our 17 leadership team members have graduated from our Early Careers Programme!
Your key responsibilities willinclude:
Project Resourcing you will work with Project Management and Operations Management teams to develop and agree resourcing profiles for each project. Maintaining the agreed resource profiles within the Professional Services Automation tool.
Project Status Reporting- you will work with the Project Management team to produce fortnightly status reports on the projects currently in flight and presenting the status of the project to the Delivery Management team.
Project Financial Management & Reporting you will work with the Project Management team and the Operations Management team to accurately forecast revenue for individual projects ensure that services are invoiced accurately and on time and collect debt from overdue customers.
Sales Pipeline Management you will work with the Sales team and the Operations Management team tomaintainanup-to-dateSales Pipeline within the Professional Services Automation tool. Working with the operations manager to forecast sales to revenue pipeline.
You will alsobe requiredto providegeneral supportorassistanceas required by the project management office.Complywithall confidentiality and non-disclosure policies and/or agreements andensure security of information at all times.
At Kainos weoperatein a fast moving dynamic environment which can mean exciting and varied opportunities for our people to work across different teamsprojectsand disciplines. The expectation is for our employees to be adaptable curious and open to working in different teams across the business.
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Currently studying towards or already obtained at least a Level 6 bachelors degree in a relevant subject
Ability to carry out responsibilitiesin accordance withcompany policiesproceduresand processes
Personal time management and planning skills with ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to deliver tasks within a giventimeframe
Demonstrate a willingness to learn
Good verbal and written communication skills with both staff and external stakeholders
We all work in teams here in Kainos a proven ability ofstrong teamskills including taking direction from others is crucial
Be amicable and approachable with a mature collaborative style
Familiarity with exposure to or a demonstrated willingness to learn generative technologies (such as Generative AI tools) to drive innovation streamline processes or deliver impactful results within the role
No experience.
DESIRABLE:
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and make sensible decisions
Previousexperience in a similar role
Experience with Office 365 Suite (Word Excel Outlook) or equivalent
Familiarity with JIRA KimbleSharePointor Workday
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE APPLYING:
Working Arrangements:This role is hybrid. Upon joining you will be expected to work in your contracted office for1dayper week.
Travel expectations:At Kainos we work with a diverse range of clients and some of our projects require travel. If travel were we will endeavour to keep this to a minimum and ensure sufficient notice is provided.
Popularity of scheme:Werelooking forward to receiving and reviewing your application. We strongly encourage you to apply early. If a high number of applications are received this role may close earlier than the advertised cases where a large volume of applications is received the recruitment team will apply enhanced criteria to refine the shortlisting process.
Completing your application:We recommend avoiding the LinkedIn quick apply function as it may alter the format of your CV and excludeimportant details.
Instead please apply directly via the Kainos Careers website:Your Kainos story starts here
Please note that the application process is two parts completing a questionnaire and uploading your CV. It is important that you complete the questionnaire in full to the best of yourability.
Once the role closes the Job Description will no longer be accessible. We recommend saving a copy in advance.
TIMELINES*
Closing Date Tuesday 21st October2025
Virtual Assessment Centre 13th21stNovember2025
Outcomes Communicated W/C1stDecember2025
Start Date June/July2026
*Dates are subject to change due to business needs
At Kainos we believe in the power of diversity equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in where everyone is valued respected and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds regardless of age race ethnicity gender sexual orientation religion disability or any other characteristic that makes them who they are. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field.
Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way so if you require any accommodations or adjustments we encourage you to reach out.
We understand that everyones journey is different and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.
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