Project Coordinator Jobs

Epitec

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Job Type: W2 Contract (Hybrid or Remote)

Location: Round Lake, IL

Job Summary:

• They must work effectively in a collaboration with internal and external teams to achieve organizational goals in a highly matrixed environment.
• While embodying our culture of rapid execution and with a strong sense of urgency, the Project Coordinator will take a “hands-on” approach in driving progress across multiple projects and initiatives.
• There is a high level of interaction and influence with global colleagues to ensure teams keep on scope and within schedule commitments.
• The person in this role must demonstrate independence and developing leadership potential as they lead projects of varying complexity.
• Epitec is seeking a Project Coordinator to work with Sr. Executives in the planning and execution of multiple Research & Development (R&D) separation workstreams.
• The preferred schedule is hybrid in Round Lake, IL; however, strong remote candidates may be considered.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures effective project risk management by proper identification, prioritization, and management of cross-functional risks.
• Owns the development and maintenance of several simultaneous project schedules and related data (risks, issues, etc.).
• Responsible for tracking project progress, milestones, and deliverables to ensure deadlines are met.
• Responsible for maintaining project data, records, and other documentation.
• Works with R&D and cross-functional team members from across the corporation.
• Interacts through program updates, reviews (written and verbal), and other data-driven mechanisms to ensure effective ongoing communications across teams and stakeholders.
• With support from the finance team, they are responsible for tracking project budget from proposal/approval trough receipt/payment.
• Works with team to propose solutions to mitigate risk impacts.
• Defines scope and drives project team performance, project schedule and execution, while tracking budget commitments.

Required Education and Experience:

• Project Management Institute (PMI) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 3-5 years of relevant project management or coordination experience.
• Experience with research and development OR pharmaceutical/medical projects.
• Experience working with global teams.
• Demonstrated success working with and leading cross-functional teams is required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to convey complex ideas and concepts to management.
• Strong leadership potential with the ability to positively influence, lead, and manage a diverse team of internal and external stakeholders.
• Tailors both oral and written communication to audience.
• Experience in data analysis (MS Excel based) and Business acumen (strong or developing) experience.
• Experience with scheduling and resource management software (MS Project or similar).
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to track multiple parts of different projects, remaining up to speed with the latest developments.
• Ability to effectively communicate at the leadership level.

Optional Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, PTO, Holiday tailored to meet your needs. 401K/Match, $15,000 Life Insurance, Award-Winning Employee Care Program. Established and highly regarded reputation with Green Card and H1 processing.

Why should you choose Epitec?

We started Epitec with a single focus, “Placing People First.” Knowing every good endeavor begins with listening and understanding, we’ve set about challenging every part of the employment process. Bringing the proper connections together for the perfect fit.

How is Epitec different?

Epitec gets to know our prospective employees, using these insights to locate the perfect placement for you. We are there, every step of the way. Providing a best-in-class compensation package combined with the opportunity to grow financially and personally through your work.

What is the result?

Epitec represents the world’s top companies and works to fill their open jobs with the world’s best talent. That’s led to Epitec servicing an impressive list of Fortune 100 companies. We've also won many awards, including one of Crain’s Detroit Business “Cool Places to Work,” and 101 Best & Brightest – local, national, and elite winner. And that’s just the beginning, as we work to innovate the way the world thinks about employment.