Project Coordinator

$80,000 - $90,000/Yr

Janus Holding Us - Denver, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Denver, CO

About the position

As a Project Coordinator at Janus Henderson, you will play a pivotal role in the programme support team of the Operational Transformation function, which is responsible for leading large-scale global change initiatives. Your primary focus will be on ensuring alignment with the PMO (Project Management Office) for various transformation programme workstreams, as well as providing regional PMO support. You will be tasked with critical path management in collaboration with the Operational Transformation Support Manager, ensuring that all programme actions are followed up on and that any risks or issues are escalated appropriately. In this role, you will assist in running stand-up meetings and workstream meetings, manage dependency maps (both ingoing and outgoing), and review and consolidate workstream status reports. You will also support the Regional Programme Manager and the Transformation Support Manager by assisting with inputs for steering committee and board meetings. This position requires a proactive approach to managing project timelines and deliverables, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the process. Joining Janus Henderson means being part of a company that values its employees and promotes a culture of inclusivity and support. You will have the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, allowing for flexibility in your work schedule. The company offers generous holiday policies, excellent health and wellbeing benefits, and support for professional development through various courses and tuition reimbursement. Additionally, you will have access to resources like a corporate membership to ClassPass and a complimentary subscription to Headspace, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Align with PMO on large scale transformation programme workstreams and provide regional PMO support.
• Manage critical paths alongside the Operational Transformation Support Manager.
• Follow up on programme actions and escalate risks and issues as necessary.
• Assist in running stand-up meetings and workstream meetings.
• Manage dependency maps (ingoing and outgoing).
• Review and consolidate workstream status reports.
• Assist with inputs for steering committee and board meetings.
• Support the Regional Programme Manager and Transformation Support Manager.

Requirements

• Experience in working in a PMO function.
• Excellent knowledge and experience with MS Project and planning discipline.
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent writing and presentational skills.
• Flexibility to take on a variety of tasks and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in working in asset management.
• Certification in project management is desirable.

Benefits

• Generous holiday policies.
• Excellent health and wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass.
• Paid volunteer time to engage with the community.
• Support for professional development courses and tuition reimbursement.
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services.
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace for mindfulness.
• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities.