Project Coordinator
Summary
Coordinates product development projects from concept to production, managing schedules, risks, and cross-functional teams to keep initiatives on track.
Project Coordinator
Location: Maryland Heights, MO
Job Type: Full-time, in-office
Compensation: Starting at $65,000 annually plus 10% annual incentive opportunity. Actual starting pay will be based on experience, skills, and overall qualifications.
About the Role
We are looking for a Project Coordinator to help drive product development projects from concept through production release. This role serves as the central point of coordination for schedules, communication, risk management, and project execution across multiple departments.
This position is a strong fit for someone who enjoys organization, problem solving, collaboration, and keeping complex projects moving forward. You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure projects remain on track, stakeholders stay informed, and business objectives are achieved.
What You'll Do
Project Coordination and Execution
- Coordinate new product development projects from concept through commercialization and production launch
- Maintain project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and action item tracking
- Monitor project progress and identify schedule risks, resource constraints, and potential delays
- Support project planning activities, timeline development, and project reporting
- Help ensure projects stay aligned with business objectives and development requirements
Risk Management and Issue Resolution
- Facilitate project risk identification and assessment activities
- Develop and track risk mitigation plans with cross functional teams
- Monitor projects for emerging issues and ensure timely escalation when needed
- Maintain project health metrics and escalation triggers
- Help teams proactively address challenges before they impact project success
Communication and Stakeholder Management
- Facilitate project meetings and document key decisions and action items
- Prepare and distribute project status reports and dashboards
- Ensure stakeholders understand project status, priorities, risks, and key decisions
- Provide visibility into project progress and performance metrics
- Support alignment across departments and project teams
Process Improvement and Governance
- Support stage gate and product development processes
- Lead gate review activities for product development projects
- Maintain project documentation, records, and change logs
- Help improve project management standards, tools, and best practices
- Promote a culture of accountability, communication, and continuous improvement
Cross Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and other teams
- Coordinate activities across multiple functions to support successful project delivery
- Support design reviews, production readiness activities, and development milestones
- Help ensure teams have the information and resources needed to execute effectively
Travel
- Minimal travel may be required occasionally