Project Coordinator

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Detail information about job Project Coordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy

• 3 month contract + extensions
• Brisbane CBD
• MS Project and/or Primavera

Working for this leading Queensland employer, I am looking for an experienced Project Coordinator for an initial 3-month contract + extensions based in the CBD.

As the Project Coordinator you will be responsible for supporting successful delivery of key customer projects under the direction of the Program Manager. The role will deal with a broad range of stakeholders, manage detailed project plans and reports, and coordinate key stakeholder and governance meetings.

Your key responsibilities in this position will include;

• Manage project plans and timeframes - Review project plans regularly to ensure tasks and milestones are being achieved in a timely manner. Follow up stakeholders for deliverables in line with the schedule. Update the project schedules with new information as it arises. Escalate issues with the Program Manager where necessary.

• Conduct and communicate project reporting - Prepare governance reports, project status reports, presentations, agendas etc. Proactively maintain awareness of the project activities and status. Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the client and project team

• Manage project groups, meetings and outputs - Schedule project committee meetings, steering committee meetings and project champion meetings. Minute decisions and distribute of minutes to stakeholders. Employ effective organisational and administrative processes, together with their knowledge and/or experience of project management smart practices, to facilitate the successful achievement of the project objectives.

• Manage stakeholders and relationships - Build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of people in addition to their own team, including project sponsors, senior managers, stakeholders/customers, other project team members and managers, external agencies and vendors. Under Direction of the Program Manager, follow up with stakeholders to ensure project progresses as needed.

To be successful in this position you will have the following;

• 3-5 years of experience supporting Project Managers in the delivery of development projects
• Proficient in MS Project and/or Primavera and the MS Office Suite of products
• Strong background in project coordination or management
• Proven ability to reliably and professionally organise and manage project meetings and forums
• Demonstrated experience preparing, checking and communicating project status and exception reports
• Effective communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team based environment
• Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Strong multi-tasking and organisational skills

For more information please call Greg Scharf at u&u on 07 3232 9136, quoting reference number #12114. Alternatively, to submit an application, please click below.

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