Project Coordinator

About the Role 

The Project Coordinator is a key player in team and client management, ensuring that deliverables are completed on time and within budget. Serving as a liaison between the consulting team and the client, they oversee the day-to-day operations of PLM projects. With excellent multitasking abilities, the Project Coordinator efficiently manages multiple priorities while tracking project progress using various tools. They are responsible for facilitating communication and ensuring smooth collaboration throughout the project lifecycle. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage daily project activities, ensuring tasks are prioritized and executed according to the project plan. 

• Leverage tools to produce, edit, and distribute high-quality professional documents. 

• Monitor and manage key project performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure alignment with goals and objectives. 

• Proactively identify potential risks or delays in the project, working closely with the project team to help implement mitigation strategies. 

• Track project resources; including time, personnel, and equipment. 

• Maintain and update project budget and communicate internally and to client. 

• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, such as meeting notes, status reports, and action plans. 

• Provide regular project updates and forecasts, addressing any inquiries and ensuring needs are met promptly. 

About the Candidate 

The Project Coordinator is an effective and professional communicator, able to convey information clearly and confidently while adapting their communication style to suit different audiences. With a keen eye for detail, they excel at maintaining focus and meeting goals, even when required to switch between tasks. They remain composed under pressure, handling stressful situations with grace and ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently. 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field 

• 2+ years of project coordination experience 

• Experience in a consulting environment  

• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

• Detail-oriented with a strong ability to document and track project progress 

• Ability to work with timesheet data, budget information and forecasts in Excel 

• Basic understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and methodologies 

Core Competencies 

Drives Results - Pushes self and helps others achieve results 

Decision Quality - Considers all relevant factors and uses appropriate decision-making criteria and principles 

Customer Focus - Builds and delivers solutions that meet customer expectations 

Communicates Effectively - Explains issues logically, breaking down complex issues into manageable pieces of information making the complex simple 

Collaborates - Works cooperatively with others across the organization and within project teams to achieve shared objectives.