Project Specialist_SAN_PRA_0606

Duration: 6 Months

Pay Rate:
$36 to $38 Hourly.

Requirements:
Previous project analyst or project coord experience supporting program managers in the past
Strong communication, must be able to communicate with upper leadership
Able to work independently

Background

Experience:
Scientific or engineering experience would be preferred
The client is seeking a Project Specialist responsible for supporting and assisting product/project teams.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists in maintaining master schedules, resources, and project budget.
Assists in tracking, managing, and facilitating the resolution of project risks and issues.
Processes and maintains design control documentation and Design History Files, per procedures.
Maintains design control documentation supporting design inputs, risk, and other trace matrix data.
Drafts core team-specific design control documents (e.g., project plans, traces) for team review.
Coordinates design reviews, deliverables, and reviews information. Ensures action items are resolved and documented.
Interacts with team members, including senior-level staff, in driving the completion of deliverables.
Communicates status of project deliverables to core team leader, team members, and stakeholders.
Other duties as assigned.
Liaison with QA Auditors for audit of DHF, as needed.

Education:
BS Degree in Science or Engineering
Project Management coursework or certification a plus
Trained in Design Control procedures preferred

Experience:

• 5 years of experience with at least 1 year in project management

Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the basic knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

Knowledge of some aspects of project management (timelines, budget, financials)
Proficient in MS Project, PowerPoint, and Visio
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, spreadsheets, and word processing in a Microsoft Windows environment
Proficient in Adobe Acrobat, Agile, and DOORS (or similar database)
Excellent organization skills, and attention to detail
Ability to interact effectively with personnel from top to bottom of the organization with diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
Good communication and problem-solving ability.

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