On-Site Project Controls Coordinator — Columbus, OH

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Verista in Columbus, OH is seeking a Project Coordinator to support project managers with schedules, risk registers, and governance documentation. You will track milestones, KPIs, resources, and risks, and prepare status reports, forecasts, and budgets.

This on-site role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and a passion for project management in the life sciences sector. Candidates should be proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, familiar with SAP or Planview, and able to work

Qualifications

• 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

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 escalated 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

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Life Sciences

Tools

SAP

Planview

Job description

Verista in Columbus, OH is seeking a Project Coordinator to support project managers with schedules, risk registers, and governance documentation. You will track milestones, KPIs, resources, and risks, and prepare status reports, forecasts, and budgets.

This on-site role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and a passion for project management in the life sciences sector. Candidates should be proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, familiar with SAP or Planview, and able to work