EPM Project Coordinator

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Vacancy details

General information

Reference number

2018-5503  

Job details

Category

OPERATIONS - PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Job title

EPM Project Coordinator

Job description

Purpose:  Responsible for assisting a Project Manager within Engineering Platform Management. Although an engineering/technical degree is not required, an individual who demonstrates technical aptitude is a necessity.  Weekly tasks include; planning and adjusting project schedule, working directly with engineers

 

Roles and Responsibilities:

·       Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with management.

·       Develop Project Timeline. Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements.

·       Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.

·       Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements.

·       Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.

·       Controls and track project costs.

·       Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.

·       Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

·       Sourcing of parts/hardware for prototype build phases.

Desired profile

Profile

Qualifications:

-          A Bachelor's in Business Administration

-          Currently demonstrated 1-2 years experience in project coordination

Must have excellent decision-making and problem solving skills. Strong organizational, negotiation, verbal and written communication skills.  Must be a fast learner with the ability to learn the necessary systems quickly.

-          Ability to transition and prioritize multiple tasks throughout the day

-          Comfortable and willing to work through ambiguity by asking appropriate questions

 

Final Candidate Necessity

1)    Excellent communication skills; written and verbal

2)    Technical aptitude

3)    Ability to understand software project management integration

4)    Excellent ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize activities

5)    Willingness to work in a corporate and manufacturing environment

6)    Project Management tools and techniques familiarity’

Microsoft Office, including: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project (preferred)