Project Coordinator

at  Western University

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The Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering (MME) is one of six academic units in the Faculty of Engineering. Faculty and staff in the department support and foster the educational and research pursuits of undergraduate and graduate engineering students, while providing the best student experience. The Department aspires to become one of the top Mechanical and Materials Engineering Departments in the world. It will do so by offering unique academic programs which actively engage undergraduate and graduate students, pursuing excellent research, providing growth opportunities for faculty members and staff, and creating an atmosphere where intellectual challenge is encourage.
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Education:

• Master’s degree. Preference will be given for a PhD in Engineering or Science

Experience:

• 2 years’ work experience in a related fiel

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Familiarity with best practices in building a strong collaborative team and leading people
• Familiarity with project life cycles
• Familiarity with techniques for planning, managing and coordinating multiple projects, with competing priorities that involve a variety of stakeholders
• Project management skills to ensure team roles are clear, milestones are communicated and deadlines are met
• Familiarity with best practices for change management
• Communication skills to clearly and effectively interact with all levels of the organization
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Results-oriented with the ability to motivate and coach employees to meet high performance standards
• Ability to interact professionally with students, staff, faculty, and other members of the University community
• Strong client focus with a desire to achieve result

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the overall project, interact with reserach teams and partner organizations. The incumbent will assist in knowledge mobilization and competiing project updates, and reports to the funding agency. This is a grant funded position.
Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree. Preference will be given for a PhD in Engineering or Science.

Experience:

• 2 years’ work experience in a related field

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Familiarity with best practices in building a strong collaborative team and leading people
• Familiarity with project life cycles
• Familiarity with techniques for planning, managing and coordinating multiple projects, with competing priorities that involve a variety of stakeholders
• Project management skills to ensure team roles are clear, milestones are communicated and deadlines are met
• Familiarity with best practices for change management
• Communication skills to clearly and effectively interact with all levels of the organization
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Results-oriented with the ability to motivate and coach employees to meet high performance standards
• Ability to interact professionally with students, staff, faculty, and other members of the University community
• Strong client focus with a desire to achieve results