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