Project Manager

Project CoordinatorPM MS Project experience, manage schedules, expert in MS project, understand project lifecycle.Position OverviewA project coordinator is accountable to assist the project team to enable successful outcomes on complex integrated test, measurement, or automation systems for delivery to our customers. They spend most of their time executing and monitoring to a project plan, with strong emphasis on logistics and coordination. They are deeply involved in all procurement, build, test and logistics aspects of the projects, ensuring their accountability for the business and successful on time delivery of the solution. The project coordinate plays a dynamic role within projects adapting to different responsibilities to support the coordination and logistics for project delivery.OrganizationThe Project coordinator will be a part of a highly experienced, growing team and support the build, testing, and delivery of custom integrated test systems for some of NI's largest customers. They are instrumental in coordinating system delivery across multiple phase and teams, experience communicating with various stakeholders and clients from sole contributor to Executive across multiple disciplines – Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, Safety Compliance will be valued. Their ability to quickly build credibility and trust for effective collaboration towards mutual outcomes will drive success.Core Job ResponsibilitiesCoordinates the tester builds with the Manufacturing.Identifies and communicates any roadblocks during tester build and coordinates to bring resolution to deliver solutions to clients on time.Strong ability to track inventory, project schedules, and logistics.Quickly procures parts for the team when needed.Identifies and solves part procurement needs and issues. Tracks part availability and maintains communication with procurement teams to ensure there are no availability problems.Assists the Project Manager in achieving the project deadlines and milestones.Responsible for project logistics and ensuring prototype and manufacturing jobs are run correctly and on time. Do this by coordinating with PCB services, manufacturing, engineering, and services groups, and by tracking and following up with these teams to ensure deliverables are provided on time.Follows up and thoroughly tracks results of all assigned tasks.Effectively communicates with vendors, stakeholders and technical teams.Maintains project documentation and data, audits project data and provides report out for adherence.ExperienceThe following skills and experience are required:A minimum of 5 years of project coordinator experienceWell versed in Excel and other Microsoft Office toolsDesire to learn and ability to pick up quickly on new technologies, tools and tasksAbility to multitask and communicate effectively with stakeholdersAttention to detail and being proactiveSupport project team to pivot and respond quickly to changing customer requirementsCommunicate risks and task status to stakeholders effectively and regularlyUS Citizen ONLY, ability to work on ITAR projects and qualify for DoD ClearancesIn addition, desired skills and experience may include:Experience in manufacturing or hardware-based rolesExperience with Bill of Materials (BOM) management Experience supporting engineering groups in corporate environmentExperience using Agile and OracleAerospace industry test experience is highly desirable.Experience managing defense contracts is highly desirable.Previous exposure to National Instruments hardware and softwareStrong understanding of business concepts such as pricing, costs, margins, terms and conditions preferred Benefits (employee contribution):Health insuranceHealth savings accountDental insuranceVision insuranceFlexible spending accountsLife insuranceRetirement planAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.