Job Vacancies 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

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Managing the financial aspects of assigned Client projects in support of the delivery project manager.
• Providing support for international projects including contract development and conformance with company standards, risk mitigation, project reporting and project status.
• Implementing effective performance measurement (earned value) processes with the project management team.
• Interfacing with project accountants assigned as support on projects.
• Supporting Finance with international tax reporting issues (corporate and individual).
• Supporting Procurement as required on international purchases, importing, duties, etc.
• Effectively communicating with project managers regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services.
• Analyzing project variances including delayed collections and forecasted cost overruns. 
• Appropriately communicating this information to management. 
• Maintaining a continuous line of communication to rectify any open issues.
• Implementing agreed-upon process improvements to all aspects of the project controls/earned value measurement function.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Minimum of eight (5) years of related accounting experience
• Ability to work in a high-growth environment and rapidly changing organization
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general business software 
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management and problem solving skills
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately between 5% - 10% of domestic travel with the possibility of international travel as well)
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• International project accounting experience
• Microsoft Dynamics AX and Microsoft Projects Server experience

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Assists with partial project plans and task management for small to medium projects
• Leads small projects by managing their scope, schedule, and cost internally
• Leads the software development of a portion of client deliverables and presentations
• Writes and delivers high quality Software related documentation
• Fosters positive communication between internal teams, 3rd Parties and the client
• Makes tactical decisions and ensures their fruition
• Supports and drives high levels of performance both internally and externally
• Supports internal Software Project Team within the EMEA region

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education / Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or work experience within: industrial, mechanical, or civil engineering; industrial construction management or supply chain

Knowledge / Skills / Competencies:

• Basic project planning skills
• Ability to work effectively on a team and support prominent levels of performance
• Ability to employ persuasion skills with discretion and consideration
• Ability to gather data and analyze findings
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to effectively lead and manage others
• Interpersonal skills such as influencing others without bias or authority
• Communication skills, both written and oral
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks with an elevated level of accuracy and attention to detail in a deadline-oriented environment
• Exhibits desire to continually add value and ensures accuracy and quality in all work performed
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally
• Ability to perform essential requirements of the position