Project Coordinator

The Project Coordinator is a critical execution engine within the PMO, responsible for translating strategic project plans into daily operational reality. With 1–3 years of project experience and a mandatory engineering foundation, this role sits at the crossroads of technical delivery, stakeholder management, and process governance. You will work alongside Project Managers and cross-functional engineering teams to drive on-time, on-budget delivery of complex projects, while building the expertise to grow into a fully-fledged Project Manager. This role is designed for professionals who are detail-oriented yet commercially aware, technically fluent yet people-centric, and process-driven yet creative in problem-solving.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Planning & Schedule Management
• 2. Engineering & Technical Coordination
• 3. Risk, Issue & Quality Management
• 4. Stakeholder Communication & Reporting
• 5. Cost, Procurement & Contract Coordination
• 6. Agile, Hybrid & Continuous Improvement

REQUIREMENTS

Mandatory: Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering. Relevant disciplines include Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related fields.

Mandatory: Relevant Industry Knowledge

• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in a project environment within a relevant industry.

Experience & Certifications

• 1–3 years of project coordination or project management experience in a technical or engineering environment.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage project scope, schedules, risks, costs, action logs, and multi-stakeholder communication.
• Proficiency in at least one project scheduling tool such as Jira, Smartsheet, or equivalent.
• Strong command of the MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, dashboards) and PowerPoint.

Nice to Have

• PMI CAPM, PMP, PRINCE2 Foundation, or PMI-ACP certification.

Preferred

• Experience with Agile or Scrum frameworks alongside traditional waterfall or hybrid delivery models.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts and cost-schedule integration.

Nice to Have

• International project or customer exposure, including coordination across geographies, time zones, or regulatory environments.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization platforms for project reporting.

SOFT SKILLS — MANDATORY & NON-NEGOTIABLE

• Communication Excellence
• Stakeholder Management
• Negotiation & Influencing
• Conflict Resolution
• Accountability & Ownership
• Cross-cultural Sensitivity
• Structured Problem-Solving
• Adaptability & Resilience

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMER EXPOSURE

• Nice to Have — Differentiating Advantage
• Candidates with international exposure will be prioritized when all other factors are equal. This includes:
  • Managing or coordinating deliverables for customers across multiple geographies or time zones
  • Interfacing directly with international client project teams, including attending reviews, resolving issues, and managing expectations
  • Navigating cross-cultural communication dynamics and adapting stakeholder engagement styles accordingly
  • Understanding international project standards, export compliance, or multi-currency project environments
  • Language skills beyond the native tongue are an advantage (Arabic, French, Spanish, Mandarin, or German preferred)