Project Coordinator - Oxford, United Kingdom - Mind Foundry

Mind Foundry

Verified Company

Oxford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Project Coordinator - Defence and Security:
Mind Foundry is an Oxford University company, founded by world-leading academics. Our mission is to create a future where humans and AI work together to solve the world's most important problems

We believe that AI is one of the most important technological advancements in human history, and in order to create a better future, it must be created responsibly and in a way that aligns with human values.

We do this by creating AI responsibly from trusted scientific principles. We develop algorithms that are humble, honest, and aware of their limitations.

Our work focuses on creating a future where humans and AI work together to radically transform our world for good.

Our technology has been used to solve problems when no other solution was available.

The Mind Foundry Platform powers comprehensive offerings for the most complex problems in Insurance, Infrastructure, Defence & Security, and others.

What our Project Coordinator will be doing;

Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders.
Ensure resource availability and allocation.
Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress.
Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
Report and escalate to management as needed.
Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
Perform risk management to minimise project risks.
Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
Travel to project sites or client locations to support project activities.
Provide regular updates to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle on key achievements, progress and challenges.

Your background?

Proven working experience in project coordination, ideally within the defence, security, or related technology sectors.
Excellent clientfacing and internal communication skills.
Written and verbal communication skills in UK English.
Solid organisational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Ability to obtain or currently holds security clearance.
Experience with project management software tools.
Knowledge or a willingness to learn about the UK defence and security sector's regulatory and compliance requirements.
Highly organised and able to work independently.
Strong leadership and decisionmaking skills.
Proactive in addressing issues and challenges.
Willingness to travel as needed to support project activities.
Committed to upholding the highest levels of integrity and professionalism, especially in handling sensitive information.

We understand that only some people can do it, and we don't expect everyone to be an expert in everything listed above.