Last year we moved all of our project management functions under one group. Previously different parts of the organization handled projects on their own with no standardization on how projects were implemented and run. Now our Project Management Team runs all projects across the company.
I met with Ken, who manages the Project Management Team about a new role he is adding to the group. The new position, titled Project Coordinator, will be the primary contact for all incoming project requests and will conduct the initial meetings with internal stakeholders to ensure projects gets off to a good start . In addition to assisting the team's Project Managers with preparation and execution of large or complex meetings, the Project Coordinator will be also be responsible for organizing and updating training manuals, documents, process outlines, and templates. The Project Coordinator position plans and facilitates organized and efficient project meetings, creates work plans, works with project sponsors to define and control project scope, and monitors day-to-day project life-cycle activities. Ken expects the person in this new role to seek to improve efficiencies in project management processes and procedures while they perform a broad range of administrative duties including preparing reports and presentations, managing the department calendar, arranging catering and other meeting logistics, and tracking and managing the team expenses and budget.
I met with Ken, who manages the Project Management Team about a new role he is adding to the group. The new position, titled Project Coordinator, will be the primary contact for all incoming project requests and will conduct the initial meetings with internal stakeholders to ensure projects gets off to a good start . In addition to assisting the team's Project Managers with preparation and execution of large or complex meetings, the Project Coordinator will be also be responsible for organizing and updating training manuals, documents, process outlines, and templates. The Project Coordinator position plans and facilitates organized and efficient project meetings, creates work plans, works with project sponsors to define and control project scope, and monitors day-to-day project life-cycle activities. Ken expects the person in this new role to seek to improve efficiencies in project management processes and procedures while they perform a broad range of administrative duties including preparing reports and presentations, managing the department calendar, arranging catering and other meeting logistics, and tracking and managing the team expenses and budget.
As I do with all managers when they have a new position open up, I asked Ken to expand upon what he is looking for in potential candidates. Similar to what we look for in all applicants at Pinnacol, candidates for the Project Coordinator role must have excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, communication and customer service skills. They must also be highly organized and have the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously. Strong attention to detail along with the ability to operate independently with minimal supervision is also required. Excellent computer skills and the ability to learn new software are essential. A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent work experience) and a minimum of two years of project coordination and administrative experience is also necessary in this role.
If this sounds like something you are interested in we would love to hear from you! To start the process, please apply on-line via our company website.
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