Project Coordinator

Reporting to the COO, the Project Coordinator supports the tracking and reporting on the status of Coanda’s suite of active and forecast projects in Kimble and facilitates the generation of the necessary data to support project progress monitoring/control, project/portfolio planning, resource allocation and project evaluations (including debriefs).  The position works with project managers on an ongoing basis to ensure that up-to-date project/portfolio information is available to senior management.  The position supports the activities of the Project Management Office (PMO).


Through exercise of these responsibilities, the Project Coordinator will:

  • reduce the volume of administrative work being carried out by project managers and by science and engineering staff;
  • enable project managers and senior management to make informed decisions regarding the progress of their projects;
  • ensure that financial and other status information on projects is maintained, tracked and reported with accuracy, efficiency and timeliness;
  • mobilize the efforts of PMO to strengthen Coanda’s overall project management capabilities and competencies.
 

Duties:

Project control

  • Working with project managers to ensure that project status information and projections are available
  • Analyzing project status data and bringing anomalies to the attention of the COO
  • Generating project status reports, schedules, updates and projections and presenting the findings to senior management 
  • §  Assisting project managers or their designates to establish and maintain internal project control processes (e.g., utilizing project control sheets)

PMO participation

  • Attend meetings of PMO
  • Supporting initiatives undertaken by PMO
  • Supporting reports and updates on the activities of PMO for presentation to senior management
 
PM Software
  • Develop expert user knowledge in adopted PM Software package and train Project Managers on use and best practices
 

Profile:

Experience

  • Proficiency with project management principles, methodologies, and software packages
  • Familiarity with staged-gate project life cycle
  • Familiarity with scientific, engineering and/or technology-based work environment
  • Experience in participating on project teams and assisting project managers with internal project planning, monitoring and reporting

Attributes

  • Highly organized and attentive to detail
  • Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion
  • Effective communicator with the ability to interact appropriately with co-workers and senior staff
  • Able to work to deadlines, prioritize tasks appropriately and manage multiple tasks concurrently
  • Able to work as part of a team a supportive role to achieve company objectives
  • PMP and/or P. Eng designation would be an asset
  • Familiarity with Kimble PSA software would be an asset
 

Benefits available to our employees:

  • RRSP matching
  • Health spending account
  • Dental, vision and extended health coverage
  • Travel coverage
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off for sick days and medical reasons
  • In-house, online and in-class training sessions and seminars
  • Subsidies for professional accreditation
  • Annual development plans
  • Various social events for employee and their families

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