The Project Coordinator will provide project management expertise to multiple cross-site, cross-functional research and development teams to ensure execution of operational objectives. This role will maintain project plans with timely information regarding timeline status, expense updates, critical path management, risk management, and resource forecasting. In addition, the project coordinator will collaborate with project managers and will identify and communicate relevant issues to be addressed by the teams.
• The primary focus of the PC is on project execution – ensure execution of critical path to avoid delays and identify potential issues and opportunities proactively.
• Provide project activity level guidance to team members including activity start/finish dates, 3-month look-ahead and potential issues/opportunities arising related to activity progression.
• Actively manage project expenses through effective communication of spending information with project team members and timely updates of forecasted total costs and timing of expenses within the project plans.
• Maintain project plan quality and integrity through regular and thorough updates to activities, expenses, and enterprise fields.
• Foster a collaborative relationship with Finance, Procurement, and Contract Management to ensure an efficient end-to-end process for project spending.
• Continuous improvement within the discipline by sharing best-in-practice techniques and processes with peers.
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or business-related field
• Three to five (3 - 5) years of project management experience with a detailed understanding of effective scheduling and planning of complex projects.
• High level of competency using Microsoft Office suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to work independently while fostering good working relationships across physical distance and have flexibility and the capacity to handle multiple tasks at once.
This is a hybrid position requiring 50% on-site work. Non-local candidates must be willing to relocate to the Kalamazoo Michigan area.
Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, first shift 8AM-5PM. Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Kalamazoo, MI are encouraged to apply.
Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
Life and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
