Project Coordinator

Overview

Manages the development and implementation process of the company s products and services involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing products. Estimates project levels of effort and resource requirements by using standard estimating techniques and tools, and by working with appropriate staff to understand scope of effort. Prepares project plans, schedules and budgets by using project management tools such as Microsoft Project and by working with appropriate staff to understand tasks necessary to complete project.

Directs project execution by assigning tasks, tracking project schedules, identifying risks, and developing and executing contingency plans. Assures project quality by using standard development methodologies and by working with SQA to develop and execute project quality plans. Communicates project status by preparing standard status reports, and by participating in departmental and customer project status update meetings. Resolves project issues by working with team members, project customers, and others as appropriate.

Consults with internal project groups by sharing project management knowledge and assisting or mentoring more junior project leaders in project management processes and techniques.

• Estimate project levels of effort and resource requirements using standard estimating techniques and tools; collaborate with staff to understand scope of effort.
• Prepare project plans, schedules and budgets using project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project) and collaborate with staff to understand tasks needed to complete the project.
• Direct project execution by assigning tasks, tracking schedules, identifying risks, and developing and executing contingency plans.
• Assure project quality by applying standard development methodologies and working with SQA to develop and execute project quality plans.
• Communicate project status by preparing standard status reports and participating in departmental and customer project status update meetings.
• Resolve project issues by working with team members, project customers, and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• Consult with internal project groups by sharing project management knowledge and mentoring more junior project leaders in project management processes and techniques.

• Bachelor s degree plus 2-5 years of related work experience with a good understanding of the specified functional area, or Master s degree with 0-2 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Working technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices and procedures. General understanding of business unit/group function. Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.
• Cognitive
  
  Skills:
  
  Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Has a broad knowledge of technical alternatives and an understanding of their impact on the systems environment.
• Note:
  
  The requirements are a Bachelor s degree plus 2-5 years of related work experience with a good understanding of the specified functional area, or Master s degree with 0-2 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.