DescriptionThe Project & change Coordinator manages the projects he/she is appointed to ensure the desired results are achieved the most efficient resources are used and the different interests involved are satisfied.
He/she should follow the full business lifecycle from assisting in the definition and justification of the project through to delivering demonstrable benefits for the business. When necessary he/she constitutes a project team to achieve a set of specific objectives.He/she ensures that projects under his/her responsibility are completed on time within scope and within budget.
He/She will maintain a methodology and a clear visibility around change. Liaise with operations employees and other sites/entities to coordinate all changes/initiatives and harmonize the change/continuous improvement. Act as a real control tower of all changes for Lige DC to work crossdepartment communicate correctly allocate resource and offer visibility.
Using a consultative approach this person helps various business processes and functions to achieve desired results through applying project principles with minimal guidance.
He/she willdrivethe 5 S Improvements and he/she will support continuous improvement through the Lean methodology. Develop and implement common tools based on the Lean principles.
Responsibilities- Work to the Development of project scopes and objectives involving all relevant stakeholders
- Developing an efficient needs analysis process to obtain a clear and a comprehensive overview of each project: clarifying projects definition and justification with brainstorming technique challenging questions and stimulating approach with the stakeholders
- Ensuring technical feasibility with experts
- Ensuring resources availability and allocation
- Developing a detailed project plan to track progress and ensure followup
- Using appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope schedule and costs
- Measuring project performance using appropriate systems tools and techniques
- Reporting to Steering Committee
- When necessary working with specialists and subcontractors organizing the various professional people working on a project and managing the relationship with all stakeholders
- Performing risk management tominimizeproject risks
- Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation
- Providing support to the Project Manager with their projects
- When necessary working with other sites
- Support and develop the change methodology and keep updated the projects followup visibility
- Work with the project manager to develop the change methodology.
- Creating and maintaining tools and tracking of projects and visibility for the site.
- Control and guide teams with change methodology & Continuous Improvements initiatives.
- Contribute to the creation and implementation of the Lean methodology.
QualificationsTechnical skills
- Understanding of the logistics environment
- Understanding of project management methodology (Prince2 is preferred)
- Knowledge of Excel Word and Powerpoint for reporting and project presentation purposes
- Knowledge of JDA/eBS is an asset
Generic skills
- Fluent in French and English
Behavioral skills
- Excellent clientfacing and internal communication skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks according to business needs
- Creativity and ability to propose new ideas.
- Summarize and link ideas
- Autonomy
- Continuous improvement/ change orientation
- Results Oriented
- Reliability and accountability
- Collaboration / team spirit
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Sensitive to budget control & ROI
Work Environment:
Based in Liege DC In a normal office environment.
Logistics Business with global interactions.
Experience:
Project Management or Logistics experience is required (approximatively 5 years)
Education:
Hold a Bachelors or a Masters degree
Understanding of basic PMP / PRINCE II principles is a plus
Understanding of basic Lean principles is a plus
Required Experience:
IC