Coordinator - Project

WESCO Distribution; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Coordinator. The role involves coordinating project activities to ensure timely execution, providing administrative support, and preparing progress reports. Candidates should have an Associates Degree (Bachelors preferred) and 1-2 years of direct project management experience. Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this position. Join our team to enhance project efficiency and support our dynamic projects!

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of direct experience in project management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project management documentation.
• Maintain action item tracking.
• Assist with meeting planning and execution.
• Monitor project execution.
• Prepare progress reports.
• Liaise with teams and managers.
• Conduct project management tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Conflict management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

As a Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating project activities to ensure the project is on schedule. You will provide administrative and logistical support including meeting arrangement, progress tracking, and documentation. You will work independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function.

Responsibilities:

• Support projects team by coordinating, participating, and managing project management documentation.
• Maintain action item tracking to ensure reply and action.
• Assist with development, planning, and execution of meeting agendas and distributes materials.
• Monitor project execution aspects to ensure timely contribution by team members.
• Assist with identifying potential bottlenecks in processes and works with management team members to resolve issues.
• Prepares progress reports.
• Liaises with personnel and managers when performing project activities.
• Performs incidental project management including planning, research, analysis and implementation of deliverables and action items.
• Acts as ateam lead on small projects.

Qualifications:

• Associates’ Degree required;Bachelors’ Degree preferred
• 1 year required, 2 years preferred of direct work in project management capacity
• Interpersonal, conflict management, and negotiation skills
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze workflow/processes
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills