Project Coordinator

TESTEQUITY HISCO GROUP•Houston, TX

30d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Coordinator is responsible for setting up, maintaining, updating, and ensuring projects are progressing towards the determined goals within the allotted time and within the allotted budget. This will be accomplished by working in the Company’s established project management system and continually implementing industry best practices. This role will coordinate project meetings and reach out to stakeholders through multiple communication platforms.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
2+ years’ experience with project management processes preferred
Business Acumen (basic understanding of finance, accounting, marketing, and operations)
Detail oriented, persistent, motivated, self-directed, organized, and efficient with time management
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills
Focused on results rather than activities
Strong sense of urgency
Excellent problem-solving skills
Able to acquire working knowledge of the Company’s ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Systems
Proficient in Microsoft Project
Able to adjust easily to change, prioritize work, and meet deadlines
Microsoft Project and Excel proficiency is required
Willing and Able to travel, 25% of time or as needed for specific projects
Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions in accordance with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance in accordance with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local regulations.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Degree preferred in business accounting, or related field

Responsibilities

Work with assigned project owners to determine project scope and objectives
Work with project owners and the PMO team to develop and maintain project plans for assigned projects
Work with project owners and the PMO team to determine resources needed to reach objectives
Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the process
Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
Assign tasks and communicate expected deliverables
Track progress for assigned projects to ensure deadlines and goals are attained
Monitor tasks and timelines and overall project priority to adjust plans as necessary
Manage project resources including both internal and external stakeholders
Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders
Elevate concerns and shortcomings to leadership and executive sponsors
Effectively communicate individually and to large groups both in-person and virtually
Travel to facilitate project meetings as needed
Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
Track project costs against budget
Other duties as assigned