Program Coordinator
About The Position
The Program Coordinator works hand in hand with the Project Manager(s). The Coordinator’s focus is on applying disciplined Project Management processes, techniques and tools (chartering, building and maintaining schedule in Primavera, providing analysis of project schedule, making recommendations, and communicating project status). An experienced project management professional committed to delivering programs on-time and within budget by improving the effectiveness of project teams through the application of professionally accepted project management methodology, techniques, and tools. Candidate may support 1-3 medium to large or several smaller projects. Varies over 2 week update cycle, typically, 40-70% of time in meetings with Project Managers, teams, and/or resources (Team Members). Rest of time is spent updating project schedule, analysis, and communication. In the Initiation and Planning phases of a project, the coordinator will facilitate planning sessions to identify the projects Work Breakdown Structure and appropriate activities to develop the plan. During project Execution, Monitor and Control, the coordinator will lead Control meetings to ensure the project stays on schedule and meets target dates.
Requirements
- Must possess or quickly gain knowledge of project management software (Primavera or MS Project), and MS Office (Excel/Word/Powerpoint).
- Strong interpersonal skills are desired including excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
Responsibilities
- applying disciplined Project Management processes, techniques and tools (chartering, building and maintaining schedule in Primavera, providing analysis of project schedule, making recommendations, and communicating project status)
- improving the effectiveness of project teams through the application of professionally accepted project management methodology, techniques, and tools
- facilitate planning sessions to identify the projects Work Breakdown Structure and appropriate activities to develop the plan
- lead Control meetings to ensure the project stays on schedule and meets target dates
Benefits
- paid vacations
- holidays
- personal days
- Medical
- Dental and Vision insurance
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
