Data Specialist

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate programme activities and delivery across the full project lifecycle with the ToW Manager.
• Prepare and maintain reports, dashboards, KPIs, project plans, milestones, and deliverables.
• Assist with APQP activities and maintain Line of Balance reporting and planning updates.
• Create and manage standard templates, trackers, and reporting tools.
• Organise meetings, prepare agendas and materials, record minutes, and follow up on actions.
• Track open actions, risks, and programme issues.
• Collect, validate, and analyse data from stakeholders and workstreams; maintain accurate project documentation and reports.
• Support governance and reporting, coordinate updates from internal teams and external suppliers, and identify process improvements.
• Provide general administrative and operational support for smooth programme execution.

Required skills and experience

• Previous experience as a Project Coordinator, PMO, Project Support, Data Analyst, or Programme Support professional.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, reporting, and dashboard creation.
• Experience producing and maintaining KPIs, performance reports, and project trackers.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail, data accuracy, and ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to analyse, interpret, and clearly present data.
• Experience coordinating meetings, documenting actions, and tracking progress.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; able to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable experience

• Experience in aerospace, engineering, manufacturing, defence, or industrial environments is desirable.
• Desirable knowledge includes APQP, Line of Balance planning and reporting, Power BI or other BI tools, programme governance, project controls, and performance management.
• Experience with complex multi-stakeholder programmes, project methods and tools, global teams and suppliers, and continuous improvement is desirable.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for project milestones, workshops, and stakeholder meetings is desirable.

Workplace

• The role is fully onsite in Belfast.

Benefits

• Benefits listed include private medical insurance, cycle and technology schemes, an employee assistance programme, life insurance, and pension support.
• The employer describes ongoing learning, mentoring, and career development opportunities.