Project Coordinator - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Envisics

Envisics
Envisics
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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Project Coordinator

Envisics is searching for an exceptional Project Coordinator who will report to the EVP of R&D. You will be responsible for providing project management coordination and support to a cross-functional and highly skilled team.

In this role you will help manage and coordinate multiple parallel technology development projects from inception to completion, ensuring they achieve their ambitious timing and outcomes.

You will need to collaborate with a multidisciplined team to develop the core technology on which our Holographic and AR solutions are based.

You will need to have the ability to excel in a fast-paced start-up environment where novel ideas, designs, and methods are constantly being developed and tested.


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and implement robust project plans for the development of multiple key components, novel concepts, prototypes and reference designs.
  • Ensures project deliverables and assignments align to agreed schedule(s).
  • Track and expedite key components and supplier/partner deliverables to maintain schedule(s).
  • Monitor technical, quality, and financial risks and issues on assigned projects. Mitigate risks or resolve issues where possible. Elevate and focus management attention when there is not timely resolution
  • Ongoing maintenance of overall project schedules and other project tracking documentation
  • Ensure effective communication into the leadership team on project status.
  • Build strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure smooth delivery of projects and efficient resolution of project issues.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Knowledge of programme management methodologies including scope definition, scheduling, risk management, change control protocols.
  • Strong coordination skills and the ability to handle pressure are key
  • Confident in participating in Key partner and supplier meetings, with a diplomatic and methodical approach in resolving issues
  • Some experience or knowledge of working with a global supply base.
  • Competent with Microsoft Project and/or other project management tools
  • Excellent Communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Availability to travel occasionally to Europe, US and Asia.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:


  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field and/or 3+ years of crossfunctional Project Management experience preferable
  • Understanding of design cycles, tooling times and other project timing considerations. Knowledge of the optics supply chain is a strong benefit.
  • Experience or Knowledge of the Automotive developments would be beneficial
  • Professional project Management accreditation such as PRINCE2
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