Project Coordinator

Manufacturing Technology Centre; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector seeks a Project Coordinator to manage project tasks and support the Digital Engineering & HVMC Programmes. The role requires a degree and offers the chance to work on diverse projects, ensuring the effective delivery and communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level in a technical or business discipline.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support project management and reporting on metrics.
• Coordinate project meetings and manage programme elements.
• Identify project difficulties and assist with re-planning.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in technical or business discipline

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Office applications

Job description

The Project Coordinator will deliver day-to-day project management tasks following the project management process and standard working practices in support of delivery of Digital Engineering & HVMC Programmes.

Duties will include, to:

Support the Programme Manager and Project Managers with project management and support tasks.

Identify opportunities for maintaining and updating performance standards.



Create & update projects in ERP systems including creation of projects and planning of milestones.

Measure and report on organisational & project metrics.

Monitor the progress of projects and notify project managers/programme managers about project abnormalities or variances to enable critical decision making.

Review and report project budget and finances.

Prepare for customer and stakeholder reviews.

Identify projects with difficulties and helping implement re-planning where necessary.

Aid project resourcing and support the project management teams to maintain effective resourcing plans.

Coordinate project meetings, including arranging agendas, hosting and approval of visitors.

Assist in the day to day running of the Programme and carry out support activities as required.

Managing smaller elements of the programme to successful completion.



Person Specification

Qualified to degree level in technical or business discipline.

To be self-motivated, work independently with little day-to-day supervision.

A logical thinker with attention to detail, and excellent problem-solving ability

Ability to work with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure requirements are delivered successfully

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Organised, disciplined, methodical, hardworking and a team player

Able to use the MS Word, Excel and Office applications