Project Coordinator 3

GP Strategies Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

GP Strategies Corporation is seeking a Project Coordinator in Detroit to manage all aspects of assigned projects from pre-kick-off through hand-off and post-launch evaluation. You will be the central point of communication for the internal team, interfacing with the client, account leadership, Operations, project team members and contractors to meet time, quality, and budget goals.

Responsibilities include developing the project plan, allocating resources, managing risks, coordinating staff and

Qualifications

• 2 years relevant project coordination experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of assigned projects from pre-kick-off through hand-off and post-launch evaluation.
• Serve as central point of communication among internal teams and client.
• Develop project plans, manage resources, risks, budget, and milestones.
• Coordinate staff, subcontractors, and timelines to meet client expectations.

Skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline

Job description

• The Project Coordinator will be responsible for managing all aspects of assigned projects to include engaging in internal pre-kick-off meetings continuing through hand-off and delivery of final assets and post-launch evaluation. The Project Coordinator is the central point of communication for the internal team, interfaces with the client, account leadership, Operations, project team members and contractors in order to meet the pre-specified parameters of time, quality and budget for final deliverables. The Project Coordinator supports the project team, ensuring they are well-coordinated, connected and engaged.
• Actively support the project team’s efforts by developing the project plan and scope management in conjunction with the ISD, allocating and managing resources, documenting and managing risks, planning project transitions and offering ongoing maintenance and support
• Develop and manage a set scope of work and detailed project plan through: setting effective expectations, communications, project change control, budget monitoring, and overall business understanding of the project needs
• Communicates alignment between projects and Operations, Account Managers and client-level initiatives
• Maintain routine communications with the stakeholders, Operations and internal project team regarding project schedule, budget, scope and risk
• Lend ad-hoc support to various project teams, as necessary, during project implementation
• Effectively manage multiple priorities
• Ensure project milestones are met and deliverables are on time, on/under budget and meet/exceed client expectations
• Prepare the project team for internal and external team meetings, to include: schedule the meeting and appropriate resources, create the meeting agenda, take notes and action items during the meeting and disseminate notes to all stakeholders, as appropriate
• Interface with subcontractors and consultants to ensure project alignment and that adequate staffing is available to meet customer needs
• Conduct internal project review meetings and serve as project information source
• Report feedback, concerns, comments and questions from the client to the project team
• Perform final GP review of deliverables and monitor project deliverables to ensure quality levels are attained
• Manage print and delivery schedule for asset production; route other materials as needed and source other items, as required, to support the learning experience
• Maintain integrity of final asset repository (share drive)
• Make process improvement recommendations to leadership as required
• Along with the project team, help manage intake requests to ensure adequate requirements and details are gathered for input into staffing decisions
• Help identify, coordinate and direct the staff assigned to the project; provide insight into staffing transitions and potential fit for next assignments
• Support project escalations and risk mitigation planning
• Maintain visibility to projects on forecast

Job Description

• The Project Coordinator will be responsible for managing all aspects of assigned projects to include engaging in internal pre-kick-off meetings continuing through hand-off and delivery of final assets and post-launch evaluation. The Project Coordinator is the central point of communication for the internal team, interfaces with the client, account leadership, Operations, project team members and contractors in order to meet the pre-specified parameters of time, quality and budget for final deliverables. The Project Coordinator supports the project team, ensuring they are well-coordinated, connected and engaged.
• Essential Duties And Responsibilities
• Actively support the project team’s efforts by developing the project plan and scope management in conjunction with the ISD, allocating and managing resources, documenting and managing risks, planning project transitions and offering ongoing maintenance and support
• Develop and manage a set scope of work and detailed project plan through: setting effective expectations, communications, project change control, budget monitoring, and overall business understanding of the project needs
• Communicates alignment between projects and Operations, Account Managers and client-level initiatives
• Maintain routine communications with the stakeholders, Operations and internal project team regarding project schedule, budget, scope and risk
• Lend ad-hoc support to various project teams, as necessary, during project implementation
• Lead lessons learned/project implementation reviews after project completion
• Effectively manage multiple priorities
• Ensure project milestones are met and deliverables are on time, on/under budget and meet/exceed client expectations
• Prepare the project team for internal and external team meetings, to include: schedule the meeting and appropriate resources, create the meeting agenda, take notes and action items during the meeting and disseminate notes to all stakeholders, as appropriate
• Interface with subcontractors and consultants to ensure project alignment and that adequate staffing is available to meet customer needs
• Conduct internal project review meetings and serve as project information source
• Report feedback, concerns, comments and questions from the client to the project team
• Perform final GP review of deliverables and monitor project deliverables to ensure quality levels are attained
• Manage print and delivery schedule for asset production; route other materials as needed and source other items, as required, to support the learning experience
• Maintain integrity of final asset repository (share drive)
• Make process improvement recommendations to leadership as required
• Along with the project team, help manage intake requests to ensure adequate requirements and details are gathered for input into staffing decisions
• Help identify, coordinate and direct the staff assigned to the project; provide insight into staffing transitions and potential fit for next assignments
• Support project escalations and risk mitigation planning
• Maintain visibility to projects on forecast

Education/Experience Required

• 2 years relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline preferred