6486 - Project Controls Administrator / Project Coordinator

veristainc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance-based incentives

401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Verista is seeking a Project Coordinator in Columbus, OH to support Project Managers with schedules, budgets, and governance. You will track milestones, risks, and KPIs, prepare status reports, and coordinate cross-functional meetings across Engineering, Quality, and Finance.

On-site role requiring collaboration with multiple PMs. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 1+ years in life sciences or regulated manufacturing, and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills with attention

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical-related field required.
• 1+ years of experience supporting projects in pharma, biotechnology, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing.
• Interest in developing a career in project management.
• Basic understanding of project scheduling and budgeting principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office apps.
• Experience with SAP, Planview, or project management software is beneficial.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on multiple PMs/concurrent projects.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be on-site 100% in Columbus, OH

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with developing and maintaining project schedules, risk registers, action item logs, and project documentation.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, KPIs, resources, and risks; identify potential impacts and elevate issues to project leadership.
• Prepare project status reports, metrics, financial updates, forecasts, budget tracking, invoice reconciliation, and governance presentations.
• Coordinate project meetings, including agendas, minutes, action tracking, governance reviews, stage-gates, and leadership updates.
• Support change management, procurement, sourcing, contracting, and other project execution activities to maintain scope, schedule, and budget alignment.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Quality, Finance, and other stakeholders while supporting resource planning, project lifecycle management, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical-related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SAP

Planview

Job description

Verista's 500 experts team up with the world's most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world's most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

Company Culture Guidelines & Values:

• We empower and support our colleagues
• We commit to client success at every turn
• We have the courage to do the right thing
• We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
• We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

Project Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Support Project Managers with developing and maintaining project schedules, risk registers, action item logs, and project documentation
• Track project milestones, deliverables, KPIs, resources, and risks; identify potential impacts and elevate issues to project leadership
• Prepare project status reports, metrics, financial updates, forecasts, budget tracking, invoice reconciliation, and governance presentations
• Coordinate project meetings, including agendas, minutes, action tracking, governance reviews, stage-gates, and leadership updates
• Support change management, procurement, sourcing, contracting, and other project execution activities to maintain scope, schedule, and budget alignment
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Quality, Finance, and other stakeholders while supporting resource planning, project lifecycle management, and continuous improvement initiatives

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical-related technical discipline
• 1+ years of experience supporting projects within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing industry
• Interest in developing a career in project management
• Basic understanding of project scheduling and budgeting principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with SAP, Planview, or project management software is beneficial
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, effectively supporting multiple PMs/concurrent projects
• Demonstrated attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Must be on-site 100% in Columbus, OH

For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

National (US) Range $65,296 - $95,358 USD

Benefits

Why Choose Verista?

• High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
• Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
• Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
• FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
• Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
• As Needed Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.

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