The Project Co-ordinator is responsible and accountable for the cross-functional management of new product development and sustaining projects. These projects range in complexity that span functions, organizations, geographic regions, and cultures. The Project Co-ordinator coordinates the efforts of engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, production, logistics, and other cross-functional groups to optimize time and expedite NPDI projects. The Project Co-ordinator must build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with project stakeholders at multiple levels, specifically with internal departments and sections, to ensure the success of the projects.
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Responsibilities
- Facilitate cross-functional planning and project execution, ensuring the project is delivered on time.
- Monitor project tasks to be done by other departments and ensure activities are finished on time.
- Report project progress through schedule updates to assure the project is on target for schedule.
- Identify key potential issues and escalate them to higher-ups to ensure that the project does not slip.
- Identify key risks and prepare contingency plans.
- Adhere to the NPDI, New Product Development & Introduction process.
- Assist project team members as required.
- Identify and lead continuous improvement projects.
Qualifications
- Diploma with 5 years experience or Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2 years experience, or other technical degree.
- Proven ability to communicate & negotiate with people at various levels to accomplish tasks.
- Competence in problem-solving, follow-up, report preparation, and updates.
- Experience in conducting meetings to ensure progress.
- Ability to quickly develop cross-functional relationships to achieve project execution.
- Results-oriented with a proven ability to accomplish goals.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications, Microsoft Project, & Smartsheet.
- Strong communication skills to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
