Project Coordinator opportunity now open!

We have an opportunity for someone to join our company in the capacity of a Project Coordinator. Pinnacol also has full-fledged Project Managers on staff so the Project Coordinator role is somewhat junior to a full-fledged Project Manager so things like PMP Certification are not among the requirements. I spoke some time ago with Beth who is now one of our Project Managers about the Project Coordinator role as she had once been in that position herself. Beth's progression is typical for this position - someone with administrative duties becomes involved in small projects, then works on larger ones and discovers that they have an aptitude and a passion for it. I'd guess similar progressions from administrative staff into project work exist at other companies and if this sounds like something you've done we'd love to hear from you.





The following is the actual job announcement:

Project Coordinator
Pinnacol Assurance is looking for a Project Coordinator to lead business projects, with emphasis on process, efficiency and quality improvements. The ability to provide clear direction and help clarify project goals, from both process and desired outcome perspectives, is critical. This position leads teams through the implementation process, develops and supports relationships within each project and functions as the hub for project execution and coordination. The successful candidate will be able to assist in developing best practices and tools for project execution and management while leading project proposal efforts in order to assist project champions with presenting the most complete and accurate business cases for approval and confirmation.

Other key functions:
• Plans and facilitates project meetings that are well organized, efficiently run, and ensures complete participation.
• Creates project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and
requirements.
• Identifies project roles and resources needed.
• Monitors day-to-day project lifecycle activities. Manages stakeholder expectations by working with the project sponsor and team to define and control project scope.
• Resolves and/or escalates issues effectively and to the appropriate levels and identifies potential risk exposure and suggests solutions.
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately while providing project status reports on a timely basis to stakeholders.
• Keeps project team and stakeholders well informed of changes within the organization that may affect the project and helps ensure that each project team member is utilized appropriately.
• Motivates project team to work together in the most efficient manner and mitigates project team conflict and communication problems.
• Conducts post-project reviews and reports recommendations in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.

Requirements:
• Basic understanding of project management principles and practices, project lifecycle and processes, including demonstrated ability to effectively lead projects.
• Some knowledge of workers’ compensation/insurance industry preferred.
• Highly organized and detail oriented, yet able to see and grasp the `big' picture.
• Ability to effectively communicate in written and oral form and possesses facilitative leadership and presentation skills. Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience and/or working knowledge of Microsoft Project desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to manage customer expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent professional experience required.

Interested candidates are asked to express their interest on-line at www.pinnacol.com/careers.