Summary
DPS Group is seeking a project coordinator that can support multiple projects and work closely with project managers and key stakeholders. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of projects including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation. Successful candidates will have a sense of urgency when it comes to meeting project timelines and excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, action trackers and budgets
- Track project progress and report status to project sponsors/stakeholders
- Escalate any project risks appropriately and provide project risk mitigation strategies with the support of the projects SMEs
- Communicate with project stakeholders, including clients, vendors and internal departments
- Coordinate and facility project meetings, including scheduling, agenda and meeting minutes
- Manage project change requests and ensure all changes are documented to site standards
- Ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget and to the required quality standards
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement projects and/or programs
- Other duties as assigne
Skills and Qualifications
- 1-3 years experience managing/coordinating projects
- Bachelors degree in related field
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently as part of a team
- Proficiently in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with project management software is a plus
- Experience working in a Biotech or pharmaceuticals
- Ability to succinctly communicate level of risk, priority or impact to the business
- Ability to provide legal US work authorization documents required. Will consider US domestic travelers and relocation.
Additional Skills Required:
In order to perform a client assignment for DPS successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to high technical standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Continuous Learning Assesses own strengths and weaknesses. Pursues training and development opportunities. Seeks feedback to improve performance. Shares expertise with others. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
- Culture - Supports a culture of excellence. Contributes to a collaborative environment that rewards teamwork, mentorship, best-in-practice development, and pride in workmanship.
- Customer Services Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
- Planning and Organizing Prioritizes and Plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly, Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner.
- Teamwork Balances team and individual responsibilities. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Puts success of team above own interests.
- Use of Technology Demonstrates required skills. Adapts to new technologies. Keeps technical skills up to date. Troubleshoots technological problems. Uses technology to increase productivity.
- Language Ability - Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
- Mathematical Ability - Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
- Reasoning Ability - Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
The Company
DPS Group is a global EPCMV firm offering full-service solutions within the Life Sciences (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical technology) and Advanced Technology (semiconductor, data center, and solar) industries. DPS is dedicated to delivering successful projects with a client-first mentality and personal touch across a range of market sectors: Project and Program Management, Procurement, Design, Construction Management, Health and Safety Management, Commissioning, Qualification, and Start-up.
DPS Engineering Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. DPS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.