Project Coordinator - ZAF_Remote at Fortna

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Become a vital part of our project management team throughout the lifecycle of a project
• Update Status Reports weekly with the Project Manager to inform Clients and management of current state status
• Document and distribute meeting minutes in weekly project team meetings
• Aggregate key project information for Project Management Review Meetings with senior management
• Collect project schedule information from other departments to provide real-time information on schedule status 
• Work with finance on project purchase order generation and invoice recognition timing
• Assist with preparation of project change notices
• Assist in daily project management documentation and review, such as risk register updates and reviews and the preparation and build of change management collateral
• Provide invoice statuses to project managers to track revenue
• Create and maintain project documentation and folders in Microsoft Teams

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education / Work Experience:

• Associates Degree in Business Administration or similar field, or 5 years of work experience in coordinating and Business Administration

Knowledge / Skills / Competencies:

• Demonstrated cost management skills
• Proven experience in a project coordinator role within a project-based company
• Proven ability to assist multiple resources remotely
• Consistently understands the importance of communication both up and downstream
• Advanced understanding of listening, oral and written communication competencies, and skills
• Demonstrated ability to assist in coordinating projects to achieve time, scope, and budget
• Foundational time/task management skills
• Proficient understanding of MS Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project & Visio)

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to travel domestically – approximately 10%
• Ability to perform essential requirements of the position

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in one of the following disciplines: Project Management, Business
• Experience: Experience within the supply chain / material handling industry