Project Coordinator - 1114

Project Coordinator – Mechanical Electronics – Orem, Utah

The primary responsibility is for the coordination of product development projects.  Supports S&M and R&D in coordinating the activities essential for the project completion. Project Coordinator arranges assignments, analyzes course of the project and reports its status to the management and stakeholders. Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating budget and procurement and reporting issues, risks or wins to strategic management. Acts as a liaison between the marketing, engineering, and production teams to a degree necessary for the successful completion of the project.
 

Essential Functions:

·       Helps Ensure Projects are completed on time.

·       Uses the Company Phase Review Process to Guide Projects to Completion.

·       Creates and Executes Project Work Plans.

·       Coordinates resources.

·       Primary Contact for Supporting Groups (i.e. Proc Eng, Supply Chain, Reliability, Maintenance, etc.)

·       Manages day-to-day Operational Aspects of the Project.

·       Ensures Project Documentation is complete, current, and stored appropriately.

·       Provides administrative and technical assistance where beneficial to meet objectives.

·       Keeps project team well informed on project status.

·       Effectively communicates relevant project information to senior management.

·       Coordinates procurement.

Education and Experience:

·       BS in engineering or science and 3 years of industrial experience.

·       Formal training in Project Management preferred.

·       Experience as research engineer a plus.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

·       Leadership & Influencing Skills.

·       Planning & Organizational skills.

·       Motivation – self-starter able to function with minimal supervision.  Actively coordinates with others to proactively identify and resolve potential conflicts in order to meet defined project timelines.

·       Analytical/Problem Solving Skills.

·       Must be able to communicate both verbally and in written form in English.

·       Proficiency in using Project Management Software.

·       Proficiency in using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).