PMO Project Coordinator: Grow Your Career in Manufacturing

Keel; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Competitive Pay

401(k) Match

HSA/FSA

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonus

Shift Differentials

Overtime Potential

On-the-job Training

Certification Sponsorship

Career Growth

Fun Perks

Job summary

Keel in Ladson, SC, is seeking a Project Coordinator to support Project Managers and the PMO with day-to-day planning, scheduling, document control, and cross-functional coordination. The role emphasizes maintaining visibility of programs and ensuring progress within scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.

Entry-level path into PMO with exposure to project controls, financial reporting, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate’s degree in business management, engineering, finance, or related field from a credited college, university, or technical school; or two years of successful related experience or training in engineering, finance, or manufacturing management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CAPM preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or project-driven environment.
• Working knowledge of project management fundamentals including scheduling, critical paths, resource planning, and risk tracking.
• Basic understanding of earned value principles and project financial reporting.
• Experience working with ERP systems (IFS preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Microsoft Project required. Smartsheet and Power BI experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience supporting Project Managers and leadership teams.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Project and Program Managers in the planning, execution, tracking, and closeout of projects.
• Coordinate resources, meetings, and communications across functional teams.
• Track project metrics including schedules, deliverables, risks, assumptions, dependencies, and milestones.
• Prepare and maintain project status reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all project documentation is accurate, current, and properly stored in accordance with PMO standards.
• Maintain project schedules, task lists, and milestone trackers to ensure alignment with approved plans.
• Assist in identifying schedule risks, gaps, and conflicts and escalation concerns appropriately.
• Partner with PMO data and analytics teams to update and maintain PMO dashboards and performance metrics.
• Create simplified schedule visualizations derived from complex IMS to increase clarity on owners, due dates, status, and financial implications.
• Support deployment and maintenance of visual management systems across shop floor and operational areas.
• Assist in tracking project costs, labor hours, work orders, and customer invoicing requirements.
• Support earned value tracking by validating progress against actual work performed.
• Audit project data, spreadsheets, and reports for accuracy and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Support cashflow forecasting and milestone invoicing through data validation, tracking planned vs. actual invoice dates and coordinating updates with PMs.
• Facilitate recurring tactical meetings, supporting cross-functional accountability and follow-through.
• Support PMs and leadership in preparing communications, updates, and cross-functional alignment materials.
• Ensure project activities align with contract requirements, quality procedures, and PMO standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and lessons learned.
• Uphold safety, quality, and ethical standards in all project activities.
• Support PMO standardization across regions by sharing tools, templates, best practices, and process improvements with peer Project Coordinators.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Education

Associate’s degree in business/engineering/finance

CAPM preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

ERP systems (IFS preferred)

Job description

Keel in Ladson, SC, is seeking a Project Coordinator to support Project Managers and the PMO with day-to-day planning, scheduling, document control, and cross-functional coordination. The role emphasizes maintaining visibility of programs and ensuring progress within scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.

Entry-level path into PMO with exposure to project controls, financial reporting, and process improvement.