Project Coordinator / PMO Specialist (English) – Basel

About the role

Our client, a leading international organisation based in Basel, is seeking a Project Coordinator / PMO Specialist to support its Strategic Programme Office. The role will involve governance, reporting and coordination of strategic initiatives, working closely with senior stakeholders in a collaborative, multilingual environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support project and programme governance across strategic initiatives.
• Maintain and enhance PMO templates, tools, frameworks and reporting standards.
• Prepare dashboards, KPI reports and management presentations for key stakeholders.
• Monitor project risks, issues, dependencies and action plans.
• Track project progress and ensure timely reporting of key metrics.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, records and repositories.
• Assist with resource planning, utilisation tracking and budget monitoring.
• Coordinate steering committees, governance forums and stakeholder meetings, including agendas, minutes and action trackers.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification (preferred).
• At least 2 years of experience in an international PMO, Project Support Office or similar governance environment.
• Experience supporting governance forums, coordinating meetings and maintaining project documentation.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent numerical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Proactive, self‑motivated and able to work independently while collaborating within project‑driven teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• PRINCE2 Foundation, CAPM or similar project‑management certification is advantageous.
• Familiarity with AI‑enabled reporting or analytics tools is a strong asset.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel for reporting and analysis.
• Power BI for dashboard creation.
• Tableau for data visualisation.
• ServiceNow for project tracking.
• PRINCE2 Foundation certification.
• CAPM certification.

What we offer

• Opportunity to join a highly respected international organisation with global presence.
• Exposure to strategic programmes and senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative and professional working environment.
• Long‑term fixed‑term contract (1 year) with strong extension potential.
• Flexible working arrangement with home‑office options.
• Centrally located office in Basel.