6530 - Project Controls Administrator / Project Coordinator

Socket.dev; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) Employer Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Job summary

Verista in Columbus, OH is seeking a Project Coordinator to support project managers by maintaining schedules, tracking milestones, and preparing governance-ready reports. The role requires collaboration across engineering, operations, procurement, and quality teams, with on-site work at 100% in Columbus.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in a related field, 1+ years in regulated environments, strong communication, and a passion for project management. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business, engineering, life sciences or related field.
• 1+ years supporting projects in pharma, biotech, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing.
• Interest in developing a career in project management.
• Basic scheduling and budgeting understanding.
• Proficient with MS Office; Excel/PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP, Planview or PM software is a plus.
• Strong communication skills; team and independent work capability.
• Must be on-site 100% in Columbus, OH.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers by developing and maintaining schedules, risk registers, action logs, and documentation.
• Track milestones, deliverables, KPIs, resources, and risks; elevate issues to leadership.
• Prepare status reports, metrics, forecasts, budgets, and governance presentations.
• Coordinate project meetings with agendas, minutes, and governance reviews.
• Support change management, procurement, contracting, and other project activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Quality, Finance, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comm

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Independent & team work

Interest in project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Life Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SAP

Planview

Job description

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.

*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.

National (US) Range

$50,000 — $60,000 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

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For more information about our company, please visit us at Verista.com