Project Coordinator

Adhesives Research, Inc.; Glen Rock (York County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Adhesives Research, Inc. in Glen Rock, York County is seeking a project administrator to lead key projects through the Stage Gate process. This role involves ensuring timeliness, cost, revenue, and quality are achieved while effectively communicating with a diverse team. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have 1-3 years of project management experience.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are essential. The position involves monitoring project progress, preparing documents, and advising staff on schedules.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years as a project administrator or similar role managing Innovation projects.
• Proven track record of successful management of projects meeting budget and target date requirements.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and managing projects through Stage Gate process.
• Monitor Stage Gate timelines and metrics.
• Prepare and manage important project documents.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Science

Job description

Job Summary

Leads the progression of key projects through Stage Gate, ensuring timeliness, cost, revenue and quality are met. Monitors timelines, delays, and progressions while ensuring tasks are completed in a timely manner by all parties participating in the Stage Gate process. Communicates effectively with a cross-functional team to drive project closure.

Essential Functions

• Assists in planning and managing projects through entire Stage Gate cycle to achieve product launch and revenue generation.
• Responsible for monitoring Stage Gate timelines, metrics, monthly progression meetings, project notebook compilation, delays, and approvals.
• Responsible for task management inside projects to ensure staff is meeting timelines.
• Monitors projects to keep them on time and moving forward.
• Prepares, organizes, and distributes important project documents and materials.
• Assesses possible project risks and setbacks.
• Advises staff on project schedules.
• Serves as liaison with a diverse range of departments in the product development process including Sales, Innovation, Quality, Operations, EHS and Marketing/Product Management, as well as with the Customer.
• Works alongside Innovation leadership to ensure project timeliness, cost, revenue and quality objectives are met.
• Provides timely updates to all stakeholders.
• Works across practices/disciplines to share lessons learned and best practices.
• Recognizes areas for internal improvement and develops plans for implementation.
• Implements improvements to the PDR Stage Gate process.
• Complies with and enforces standard policies and procedures.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Specifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Science.
• Minimum of 1-3 years as a project administrator or in a similar role managing Innovation projects.
• Proven track record of successful management of projects meeting budget and target date requirements.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Proven experience with Microsoft platforms (Work, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot project issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Ability to motivate and keep staff on task.
• Excellent team leadership and facilitation skills.
• Works well under pressure ensuring tasks and goals are met.
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 10%).