What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator position at The Fountain Group?
The Fountain Group, a national staffing firm is currently seeking a Project Coordinator for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Tucson, AZ. Details of the position are as follows:
Job Description:
Manages project team information to support project team, LCT and/or LCC decision making
Accountable for quality implementation on projects in the following areas: Project risk management, Critical path analysis, Scenario creation and analysis, Budget, Robust planning
Ability to identify and communicate issues proactively to a wide range of stakeholders
Creates, coordinates and maintains integrated project plans in Project & Portfolio Mgmt. Tool (PPM)
Identifies gaps, potential bottlenecks or delays, challenges assumptions and proposes options to close gaps and get projects back on schedule
Manages preparation for project milestone reviews
Manages meetings to include setting agendas, organizing meeting time and meeting minutes
Executes project management processes
Follows best practices in project teams and fosters continuous improvement by sharing knowledge and continuous exchange
Performs other duties as assigned
Other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications:
Job Description:
- Pay: $34- $36/hr
- One-year assignment on W2 with a possibility for extension based on performance and budget
- 100% Onsite in Tucson, AZ
- Interfaces with all areas affected or supporting the project.
- Responsible for assembling project time, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedule to ensure timely completion of project.
- Monitors projects from initiation through delivery including monitoring budget/spending.
Manages project team information to support project team, LCT and/or LCC decision making
Accountable for quality implementation on projects in the following areas: Project risk management, Critical path analysis, Scenario creation and analysis, Budget, Robust planning
Ability to identify and communicate issues proactively to a wide range of stakeholders
Creates, coordinates and maintains integrated project plans in Project & Portfolio Mgmt. Tool (PPM)
Identifies gaps, potential bottlenecks or delays, challenges assumptions and proposes options to close gaps and get projects back on schedule
Manages preparation for project milestone reviews
Manages meetings to include setting agendas, organizing meeting time and meeting minutes
Executes project management processes
Follows best practices in project teams and fosters continuous improvement by sharing knowledge and continuous exchange
Performs other duties as assigned
Other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree is a plus
- 2 years project management, product development and/or relevant experience
- Project Management specific training and/or certification (Preferred)
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to partner and collaborate to work cross-functionally
- Situational assessment and decision-making skills
- Problem solving skills and ability to coordinate project related activities
- Ability to manage projects with activity/milestone achievement to launch the product/project
- Understanding of relevant Design Control and/or Phased Development processes preferred
- Proficient in MS Project and/or Project & Portfolio Management Tool
- Experience with Google Suite of products
Salary : $34 - $36