Sr. Project Coordinator

Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments.

At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future.

We are committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities, creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Position : Senior Project Coordinator

Location : Gurgaon

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Actions: Assist with projects. Facilitate project issues including with suppliers and customers.

• Product Actions: Coordinate all product builds (i.e., Hardware, Software, etc.).

• Project Artifacts: Manage and track project artifacts (schedule, budget, risks, etc.) at discretion of Project/Program Manager.

• Project Governance: Participate in project meetings.

• Project Life Cycle: Assist with gate and project deliverables.

Key Skills:

• Organization: With minimal oversight, manages and potentially creates schedules, tasks, and documentation to ensure project operations run smoothly. Keeps track of deadlines, deliverables, and dependencies across the project lifecycle.
  Organizes meetings, resources, and workflows efficiently.

• Time Management: Supports the project manager in developing and maintaining schedules. Prioritizes tasks based on urgency and importance. Ensures deadlines are met and dependencies are managed effectively.

• Communication: Facilitates clear and effective communication between team members, stakeholders, and project/program managers. Provides regular updates on project progress, issues, and milestones. Drafts reports, meeting minutes, and project documentation.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicates stakeholder feedback to the project manager and team. Anticipates and addresses stakeholder inquiries and concerns promptly (proactive).
  Assists in aligning stakeholder priorities with project deliverables.

• Risk Management: Supports risk identification and mitigation efforts.

• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Identifies and resolves issues that arise during project execution. Escalates complex problems to the project manager while offering potential solutions. Supports and may facilitate risk identification and mitigation efforts.

• Documentation and Reporting: Prepares project status reports, dashboards, and summaries for stakeholders. Maintains up-to-date records of project activities, budgets, and progress. Documents lessons learned and project outcomes for future reference.

• Collaboration and Teamwork: Works closely with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to facilitate project execution. Fosters a collaborative environment where team members can contribute effectively. Coordinates cross-functional teams and ensures alignment on tasks and objectives.

• Adaptability and Flexibility: Adjust schedules or plans in response to changes. Supports the team in adapting to new processes or tools. Remains calm and resourceful during unexpected challenges.

• Technical Proficiency: Strong competency in using project management tools like Planisware or Jira or Microsoft Projects. Tracks project metrics and reporting progress to the project manager. Strong competency in using ERP and planning tools to track and manage parts required for project execution.

Other Qualifications: Electronics/ electrical/ Instrumentation Engineering graduate with 5-6 years of experience in project coordination. Experience in projects from control system background will be an added advantage. PMP certification will be an added advantage.