Project Coordinator

Trimble Inc.; Chennai; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift

In-office Chennai

Job summary

Trimble Inc. in Chennai is seeking a Project Coordinator to manage project setups, data integrity, and cross-functional communications within the Construction Management Solutions division.

You will be the operational anchor for Professional Services, coordinating with Managers and clients across the organization. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely delivery, and proactive collaboration in a fast-paced tech environment, with a night-shift schedule supporting US-based teams.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration or related discipline with minimum two years’ experience coordinating projects.
• Basic knowledge of project management practices and experience coordinating activities in a matrixed environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, handle urgent requests, and stay productive under pressure while balancing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication to explain information clearly across business units.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Own project setup and administration within the enterprise system of record.
• Serve as primary contact for customer inquiries within Professional Services.
• Collaborate with Managers to gather metrics, track deliverables, and manage timelines.
• Maintain and improve internal communication repositories and knowledge bases (Google Sites/Drive).
• Identify bottlenecks and propose data-driven improvements to project tracking workflows.

Skills

Project coordination

PM practices

Deadline management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Google Workspace

Salesforce

Kantata

Smartsheet

Job description

Orchestrate Professional Services Success as a Project Coordinator

Are you high-energy, flexible, and exceptionally detail-oriented? Do you have a passion for delighting customers, building strong cross-functional relationships, and maintaining a solid understanding of enterprise software offerings? Trimble is seeking a dedicated Project Coordinator to join our Construction Management Solutions (CMS) division in Chennai. In this vital role, you will manage project setup, oversee resource requests, and keep our system of record current, acting as a crucial operational anchor for our Professional Services organization.

About Us

Dedicated to the world's tomorrow, Trimble is a technology company delivering solutions that enable our customers to work in new ways to measure, build, grow and move goods for a better quality of life. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics connect the digital and physical worlds to improve productivity, quality, safety, transparency and sustainability. From purpose-built products and enterprise lifecycle solutions to industry cloud services, Trimble is transforming critical industries such as construction, geospatial, agriculture and transportation to power an interconnected world of work. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com.

About Our Construction Management Solutions Division:

CMS delivers compelling capability and connected workflows that enhance the profitability of our customers and drive business growth. We provide immense value to clients through our suite of leading products on Trimble Construction One (TC1), supported by world-class engineering, marketing, and professional services.

What Makes This Role Great

Operating out of our Chennai office on a night-shift schedule to support our US-based teams, you will serve as a central operational liaison across Professional Services Managers, Resource Managers, and Project Managers. You will enjoy complete ownership over project administration, data integrity, and internal communication tools, while collaborating cross-functionally whenever client needs span across business units. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love bringing order to complex schedules, this position offers an ideal platform to sharpen your project management expertise inside a global technology leader.

Key Exciting Responsibilities

• Project Setup & System Maintenance: Own the administration of project setups, ongoing consulting requests, and project maintenance within our enterprise system of record, ensuring all data remains accurate and up-to-date.
• Customer Inquiry & Request Management: Act as a primary point of contact for ongoing customer inquiries within Professional Services, directing cross-functional collaboration when customer needs extend beyond the division.
• Resource & PM Collaboration: Partner closely with Professional Services Managers, Resource Managers, and Project Managers to collect key project metrics, track deliverables, and manage tight operational timelines.
• Internal Communication Management: Maintain, organize, and improve internal team communication repositories and knowledge bases (including Google Sites and Google Drive).
• Process Optimization & Problem Solving: Identify existing or potential operational bottlenecks, propose thoughtful data-driven solutions, and continuously refine internal project tracking workflows.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Education & Experience: University degree in Business Administration or a related discipline, combined with a minimum of two years of experience coordinating projects (or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience).
• Project Coordination & Methodologies: Basic knowledge of project management practices and proven experience coordinating project activities within a matrixed corporate environment.
• Deadline & Pressure Resilience: Demonstrated ability to complete deadline-driven assignments consistently, accommodate urgent requests, and remain productive under pressure while balancing competing priorities.
• Communication Excellence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain information clearly, listen effectively, and present data accurately across business units.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Self-motivated mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities, high accountability, and a drive to pursue ongoing learning opportunities.

Bonus Points For

• Tooling Proficiency: Hands-on experience using Google Workspace, Salesforce, Kantata (formerly Mavenlink), and Smartsheet.
• Methodology Training: Professional coursework, certifications, or formal training in project management methodologies.
• Financial & Industry Context: Basic understanding of accounting principles/terminology and structural familiarity with the construction industry landscape.
• Technical Aptitude: Tech-oriented mindset with comfort in learning and adapting to new enterprise software technologies rapidly.

Logistics

• Location: Chennai, India (In-office position)
• Work Schedule: Night-shift schedule.
• Job Type: Full-Time.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At Trimble, we’re not just a company that "does good"-we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world’s most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.

• You’ll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you’ll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide.
• Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a "hidden gem." You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging.
• Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You’ll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self-authored," empowering proactive "doers."
• Enjoy true flexibility: We offer flexible work arrangements, which are a significant driver for employees joining and staying with us.

Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong, Grow, Innovate.

At Trimble, our core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate aren't just words—they're the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies, ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.

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