Lisboa, Lisbon Metropolitan Area, Portugal Company: Jobio Client / Employer: Hitachi Solutions Key Accountabilities Accountable to the project manager or programme manager and reporting to the Regional PMO Leadership. Project Assurance Consultant is accountable to ensure the project/programme adheres to the Hitachi best practice and agreed programme governance policies and processes documented in project/programme charter. The Project Assurance Consultant will be accountable for the accurate contribution to one or more projects depending on the size and complexity of projects. Ensure that all internal published controls and processes are followed. Ensure that all internal project reports are prepared and distributed as per the published schedule. Key Responsibilities Responsible for developing and maintaining project management standards, processes, and guidelines according to Hitachi's Consensus methodology by providing governance and oversight of the entire project portfolio. Responsible for supporting the project management team in creating and maintaining project plans, schedules, and budget and contributes to the success and accuracy of financial reporting by validating project timesheets and updating financial records. Responsible for facilitating the provision of structured delivery models and their various phases and will be certified in Consensus Foundation Methodology. Supports the construction and review of project plans, can interpret key tasks, dependencies, and milestones from a Microsoft Project Plan perspective. Provides administrative support service to Project Managers and Project Directors, taking responsibility for the delivery of specific deliverables within the project governance. Responsible for tracking project progress and providing regular reports to project stakeholders by developing communication plans, creating project documentation, and facilitating meetings and presentations. Responsible for providing direction and assistance to project teams regarding best practices and the Consensus methodology. Tracks and monitors the development of the project and assists in the identification, analysis, and management of project risks. Responsible for providing background information to support dialogue with customers. Communication is usually limited to internal project team only. Supports the project team in the completion of the quarterly QA Review Questionnaire. Key Performance Indicators Effective Governance process evidenced through QA Accurate weekly/monthly reporting of project status Project Schedule Earned value reporting Key Outputs Deliverable/Milestone tracker Project repositories kept up to date Project lists, including risks, issues, change requests etc. Qualifications Key Competencies Ability to build strong relationships with client and Hitachi team members. Good understanding of project governance best practice. Excellent organisational skills. Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Team player with positive attitude. Pro‐active nature with attention to detail. Ability to produce high quality and professional written documentation including project reports and presentations slides. Understands the concept of a work order and the related administrative processes and understands and supports the need for formal change control to manage scope, cost, and time variances. Understands the concept of a Career Development Mentor and establishes good rapport with team members and project management team and can identify and elevate team's needs. Benefits Career development – personal Career Development Mentor (CDM) to support and guide you during your journey. Flexible and friendly work environment (hybrid work model, work‐life balance). Public transport and mobile phone allowance. Employee Assistance Programme. Health Insurance. Beware of scams: Our recruiting team may communicate with candidates via our @hitachisolutions.com domain email address and/or via our SmartRecruiters (Applicant Tracking System) [email protected] domain email address regarding your application and interview requests. All offers will originate from our @hitachisolutions.com domain email address. If you receive an offer or information from someone purporting to be an employee of Hitachi Solutions from any other domain, it may not be legitimate. #J-18808-Ljbffr