Senior Project Coordinator

SENKO Advanced Components•Camarillo, CA

39m•Onsite

About The Position

This is an on-site position with 5 days a week at the Camarillo, CA office. Division: Emerging Technologies Group. As the industry's leader in fiber optic interconnects, SENKO is relentlessly pushing the boundaries of technology. Our dynamic and fast-paced environment fosters a culture of creativity and collaboration, where your ideas can thrive. We partner with the world's most renowned technology giants, shaping the future of connectivity together. At Senko, you'll be part of a team that's passionate about innovation and dedicated to making a global impact. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and be at the forefront of technological advancements, Senko is the place for you. The Project Manager for the Emerging Technologies Group is responsible for managing the operational aspects of new product development projects from initiation through product release. Key responsibilities include tracking project progress and providing status updates to management. The Project Coordinator works closely with Sales, Supply Chain and Product Managers (PMs) and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet all specified requirements. Come and join us on this exciting journey to shape the future of connectivity!

Requirements

Project scheduling (Gantt chart management)
Oral & Written Communication Skills
Professionalism
Organization multi-tasking
Time Management
Detail oriented
Problem Solving Skills
Negotiation
Mechanical Dexterity
Work Well Under Pressure
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
2~5 years of experience in project coordination, operations, or supply chain roles
Strong knowledge of ERP systems
Experience working in cross-functional environments with external customers preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and project scheduling tools is required
Ability to understand basic engineering concepts and product structures

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing or new product development environment
Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese preferred
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between sales, supply chain, and other stakeholders to drive new product development
Build and maintain detailed project schedules using tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or Excel (Gantt charts)
Provide regular schedule updates, identify project risks and escalate issues to project manager
Assist sales with creating quotations and submitting to customers
Enter Sales Orders and follow up on schedules and lead times for shipments
Monitor the status of all projects, proactively communicating any delays or obstacles with the project management team and stakeholders to expedite progress
Lead operational tasks, including maintaining detailed records, managing development samples, and delivering regular project status updates to the Project Manager
Maintain and update the appropriate SharePoint/Teams site, ensuring project management records are current and accessible to sales, engineers, PMs, and stakeholders
Work closely with sales, engineers and PMs to establish project priorities and allocate resources based on needs and deadlines
Maintain strict confidentiality while fostering effective communication with both internal and external partners
Ensure high standards of communication among all parties involved, helping to keep team members accountable, motivated, and engaged