Project Coordinator

Avon Technologies plc; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning and Development Initiatives

Competitive Compensation Package

Job summary

Avon Technologies plc is seeking a Project Coordinator in Cleveland, OH. You will assist in project planning, resource coordination, and financial reporting to drive successful project outcomes.

You will act as a central point of contact, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and monitor progress including budgets and risks. A strong emphasis on communication, organization, and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent reading, writing, and presentation skills with strong grammar and clarity.
• Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent time management and prioritization abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Critical thinking, problem solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to processes and tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing program management documents, project charters, and governance plans.
• Create and maintain activity plans and resource allocations.
• Serve as primary contact for project communication and interdependencies.
• Coordinate cross-functional meetings and track decisions and actions.
• Support allocation of resources and communicate expectations to team members.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across projects to improve outcomes.
• Proactively identify risks and communicate mitigation plans.
• Prepare project documentation, including weekly/monthly reports and meeting minutes.
• Monitor progress and track budgets/costs for projects.
• Track Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) aligned with strategic objectives.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Two years college coursework in Business Admin/Finance/Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Purpose of Position:

The primary responsibilities of the Project Coordinator will be to assist in project planning (including milestones, resources, financial costs and benefits, risks & mitigations, and interdependencies), driving and facilitating effective communication and collaboration, coordinating resources and activities, report preparation, outcome and result metric tracking, and associated financial reporting

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Location: Cleveland, OH

Business Unit: Team Wendy

Purpose of Position:

The primary responsibilities of the Project Coordinator will be to assist in project planning (including milestones, resources, financial costs and benefits, risks & mitigations, and interdependencies), driving and facilitating effective communication and collaboration, coordinating resources and activities, report preparation, outcome and result metric tracking, and associated financial reporting

Essential Duties and/or Functions:

• Assist in the development of program management documents such as project charters, project plans (that outline project governance, scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables), financial costs and benefits, risk and mitigation plans, interdependencies tracker, and approval documentation;
• Develop and maintain activity plans if/when appropriate;
• Act as a center point of contact for project-related communication. Keep \"a pulse\" on a project, understanding the nuances behind the activities;
• Coordinate cross-functionally and schedule and organize project and other stakeholder meetings;
• Work with Project/Functional leads to allocate adequate resources, assign tasks to team members, and communicate expectations;
• Facilitate communication (within and across projects) and drive a culture of collaboration;
• Effectively, accurately, and proactively communicate updates, changes, and risks to the team;
• Pro-actively identify, communicate (and potentially escalation), and mitigate project risks;
• Prepare comprehensive project documentation, including weekly/monthly reporting, meeting minutes, etc.;
• Monitor and track project progress, including activities and project budgets/costs;
• Coordinate and track Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) in line with enterprise and SBU strategic objectives;
• Support the team in implementing the \"Avon way\" of Program Management and embody the approach;
• Throughout projects, identify \"lessons learned\" which can be documented and shared across the organization for areas of improvement;
• Support the PMO in establishing a high-performing team capable of delivering complex projects on time and on budget;
• Responsible for adherence to functional operating procedures and applicable regulations;
• Ensure compliance with the company's work health and safety policies, standards and procedures.

Qualifications And Experience

• Excellent reading, writing, and presentation skills: must have a mastery of language. Great spelling, punctuation and grammar, as well as the ability to write succinctly, persuasively and distill complex ideas into simple explanations;
• Effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills. Must be comfortable dealing with people and pressure, and building relationships cross-functionally;
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills;
• Strong organization and ability to multi-task;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Must possess critical thinking skills and demonstrated ability to be a problem solver;
• Ability to research, analyze, and interpret data;
• Positive attitude, high level of curiosity, and willingness to learn;
• Must be responsive and dependable, with a strong work ethic;
• Demonstrated high levels of integrity and accountability;
• Strong focus on both internal/external customers;
• A pro-active self-starter who can operate both individually and as part of a team;
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office365: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.;
• Skill in presenting data in various methodologies depending on audience including various visual formats.

Desirable Skills

• Minimum two years of college coursework in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, other quantitative studies, or similar areas of study (or internship/equivalent work experience);
• Previous experience in project management (including but not limited to applying LEAN/Six Sigma methodologies), strategy, business operations, continuous improvement, management consulting, M&A, or a related field;
• Proficiency and/or exposure to project management software and tools, such as MS Project.

About Avon Technologies:

We design and produce life-critical personal protection solutions for the world’s militaries and first responders. With a portfolio that includes Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (“CBRN”), protection. We do this through our two brands, Avon Technologies and Team Wendy. Our mission is to provide unparalleled protection for those who protect us, giving them the confidence to tackle challenging situations and helping them get home safe. At Avon Protection, we recognize that our success relies on the collective efforts of our talented team. As an organization, we welcome individuals who embody our #FIERCE company values - fearlessness, integrity, excellence, resilience, collaboration, and the ability to execute.

What We Offer:

• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning and Development Initiatives

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserved the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain \"non-U.S. persons\" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, \"Temporary Residents\" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens. To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data, Avon must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s). The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avon's sole election.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cleveland, OH is $59,000 to $84,000 annually.

EOE, Including Vet/Disability