Description
The Project Coordinator provides support to the PMO (Project Management Office) by assisting project managers in planning, tracking, and executing projects. This role is ideal for someone early in their project management career who is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn. The Project Coordinator ensures project documentation, schedules, and communications are clear and up to date, helping the PMO deliver successful projects on time and within scope. This position reports to the Senior Project Manager.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
• Support Project Managers with project planning, scheduling, and progress tracking
• Prepare regular progress updates for stakeholders and leadership
• Maintain project documentation including project charters, timelines, meeting minutes, and status reports
• Coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas, and track action items
• Assist in monitoring project budgets, risks, and deliverables
• Provide administrative support such as scheduling meetings, updating project dashboards, and maintaining shared PMO tools
• Communicate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of timelines, financials and deliverables
• Facilitate communication between departments and external vendors
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the PMO
Qualifications:
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business, Project Management, or Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint, or similar)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred:
• Exposure to project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana, Jira, or similar)
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
• Interest in pursuing project management certifications (CAPM, PMP, or similar)
• Experience in manufacturing environments
Career Path:
This role provides a development path into a Project Manager position within the PMO. The right candidate will gain hands-on experience with projects across departments, building the foundation for future growth in project management and leadership.
Skills Required
- Associate or bachelor's degree in business, project management, or engineering, or equivalent experience
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Proficiency with collaboration tools such as Teams or SharePoint
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Exposure to project management software such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana, or Jira
- Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies
- Interest in pursuing CAPM, PMP, or similar certification
- Experience in manufacturing environments
What We Do
Tangent Technologies is a leading manufacturer of high-performance synthetic and recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE) lumber for residential, commercial, and structural markets. Headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, the company specializes in durable, weather-resistant solutions for outdoor furniture, site amenities, and marine decking, utilizing post-consumer recycled materials to provide sustainable and innovative alternatives to traditional wood, focusing on durability and long-term sustainability.
