Project Lead /Coordinator Job in Portland 97077, Oregon US
Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assists the project team in ensuring deliverables are met on time and on budget.
• Monitors and documents team activities.
• Participates in meetings and identifies additional follow up needs.
• Assist in development of project management training materials and process documentation, including creating or maintaining project sites.
• Procure meeting space, coordinate visitor access passes/badges, lead meeting coordination activities including catering, ordering supplies, prepping conference rooms, setting up bridge numbers and/or video conferencing and coordination of printing and/or email distribution of project materials as needed.
• Respond to project questions from internal and external sources including coordinating responses from other internal resources as needed
• Create and/or assist in creation of routine project management reports and other collateral and project analysis as required
• Assist project manager in tracking and updating the budget and project plan documents Identify potential conflicting project priorities (tasks, resources, schedule) and proactively assist in resolving them.
Skills and Competencies:
• Advanced or expert in computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Experience in MS Project is a nice to have.
• Project Management skills.
• Written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills to be able to interface effectively with a broad range of contacts from technical staff to senior management and external consultants.
• Organizational and planning skills with the ability to handle multiple concurrent activities and to work successfully under pressure.
• Can deal with ambiguity and continual requests for change in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently or with minimal supervision
• Capable of managing highly confidential information.
• Team player with a “can do” attitude who is willing to help out as needed