Coordinate project activities, track action items and progress, prepare reports, organize meetings and documentation, identify and help resolve bottlenecks, liaise with stakeholders, and lead small projects as needed.
As a Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating project activities to ensure the project is on schedule. You will provide administrative and logistical support including meeting arrangement, progress tracking, and documentation. You will work independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function.
Responsibilities:
- Support projects team by coordinating, participating, and managing project management documentation.
- Maintain action item tracking to ensure reply and action.
- Assist with development, planning, and execution of meeting agendas and distributes materials.
- Monitor project execution aspects to ensure timely contribution by team members.
- Assist with identifying potential bottlenecks in processes and works with management team members to resolve issues.
- Prepares progress reports.
- Liaises with personnel and managers when performing project activities.
- Performs incidental project management including planning, research, analysis and implementation of deliverables and action items.
- Acts as a team lead on small projects.
Qualifications:
- Associates’ Degree required; Bachelors’ Degree preferred
- 1 year required, 2 years preferred of direct work in project management capacity
- Interpersonal, conflict management, and negotiation skills
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze workflow/processes
- Adept at conducting research into project-related issues
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong computer skills
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About UsThis amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.
This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.
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