Project Coordinator Role
About us
We are a system integrator company with expertise in retail and supply chain optimization solutions. Our goal is to deliver tangible value to our customers and partners through our extensive business knowledge and implementation maturity.
We collaborate closely with our partners to implement cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to operate more efficiently – by accurately forecasting consumption of goods, we drive inventory costs reduction, increased availability and waste reduction.
We work closely with our customers in a collaborative approach, supporting, guiding and performing the full implementation lifecycle of our partners solutions.
We are seeking a skilled Project Coordinator to join our team in Porto, Portugal.
What We Offer:
- A dynamic team environment where you will always have a voice, and the opportunity to influence the growth of the company;
- Flexible working environment;
- Fun and happy work culture;
- Training opportunities;
- Tailored career plans with progression opportunities;
- Global mobility;
- International exposure;
- Hybrid work model.
A Project Coordinator will be accountable for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of a project, according to strict deadlines and within budget.
The main responsibility will be managing implementation projects through all phases of a project lifecycle in the field of supply chain planning and optimization solutions.
In addition to ensuring a successful implementation, the Project Coordinator will also be responsible for building strong customer relationships, problem solving, coordination and prioritization of project tasks with the wider project team, while ensuring all timelines and budget are met and progress is communicated to stakeholders.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Accountable for the overall project quality, profitability and reporting;
- Responsible for creating and maintaining customer relationships with key stakeholders;
- Responsible for owning, creating, and maintaining project plans with the project team;
- Responsible for project scope and managing change requests;
Main Requirements:
- Experience in project management in IT system implementations (min 2 years);
- Strong understanding of formal project management methodologies;
- Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills;
- Ability to interact confidently with customer stakeholders, influence and negotiate;
- Strong time management and task prioritization skills;
- Experience in strategic planning, risk management and/or change management;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills;
- Ability to work well with others and lead a team;
- Entrepreneurial attitude with interest towards growing the business;
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory;
- Preferable Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field;
- Availability to travel;
Desirable Skills:
- Supply Chain Industry knowledge;
- Ability to understand SCM systems from both business and IT perspectives;
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or an International Project Management Association (IPMA) certification (C or D);
- Proficiency in Spanish.