Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator

Do you want to be a part of something innovative relevant and intellectually stimulating that has a meaningful impact Come join ourMxDteam as we strive to increase U.S. competitiveness in manufacturing.

AboutMxD

MxD(Manufacturing x Digital) advances economic prosperity and national security by strengthening U.S. manufacturing competitiveness through technology innovation workforce development and cybersecurity partnership with the Department of Defense weconvenean ecosystem to solve critical manufacturing challenges by accelerating digital adoption empowering a skilled workforce and modernizing supply also the National Center for Cybersecurity in Manufacturing asdesignatedby DoD. Visit to learn more.

MxDis passionate about its people and committed to creating an environment where everyone is heard and work arrangements and unlimited paid time-off programs are just a few of the exceptional benefitsMxDprovidesits a strong fast-paced and dynamic working environment while also fostering curiosity and innovation.

Position Overview

MxDis seeking a detail-oriented Project Coordinator to joinMxDsProject Management Office (PMO). The PMO teamis responsible fordeveloping and leading projects in the areasof Advanced Manufacturing from 3D to AI-driven factoriesand Cybersecurity tohelp revolutionizethe manufacturing industry. A successful candidate will be a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will providecomprehensiveadministrative support to project managersincluding coordinatingandmaintainingproject documentation organizing meetings and ensuring all project information isaccurate current and readily will support andin some caseslead the project closeout addition you will contribute to portfolio managementefforts byconsolidatingproject data at the portfolio level andmaintainingstructured repositories and designated folders. This roleoffers the opportunity to take on ownership of small to moderately complex projects providing a pathway to build core project management skills and grow into a project manager role over position reports to theSeniorPMODirector.

Position Responsibilities

• Coordinate project documentation for a portfolio of projects

• Develop implement and improve standard operating procedures for a variety of project processes

• Perform administrativesupport forproject calls and vendor selections

• Update project statuses in or other repositories as needed

• Collaboratewithin and acrossfunctional teamsto develop monthly newsletter content

• Coordinate monthly project calls and project presentations

• Manage calendar and coordinate scheduling for the PMO

• Build cross-functional relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Associates or Bachelorsdegreerequired

• Two yearsof operations project coordination or process experience preferred

• Proficient with MS Office

• Experience MS Teams HubSpot (or other CRM) is desirable but notrequired

• Strong ability to prioritize and follow up on multiple priorities

• Detail-oriented process and documentation focused

• Strong interpersonal collaborative and communication skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Experienceworkingin a research engineering product development and/or manufacturingenvironmentis a plus

• Ability to work in a fast-paced ambiguous environment

• Must be able to work onsite approximately three days per week for the first three months. After that period the schedule will be reassessed with the opportunity for a reduced onsite requirement of at least one day per week based on performance and business needs.

Salary Range: $58727-$67536

How to Apply

• Apply online at by clicking on the link to thepositionposting.

Work with Us

• MxDis a results-oriented lean collaborative tech organization and 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We are hard-working mission-driven flexible and work with a sense of urgency. We hire tech-savvy committed self-starters who canthink outside the box and have a strong capacity to learn and adapt to the needs of the organization and role through both skill and grit. All-star employees excel without the help of administrative support anddontmind rolling up their sleeves and getting their hands dirty (figuratively!). Additionally people who love to solve problems no matter how big or small find they are a good fit forMxD.

• Ourstate-of-the-artfacilitylocatedon Goose Island in Chicago (just north of downtown) features a manufacturing floor several infrastructure testbeds and a bustling open-office a collaborative space hosting many events for our partners and other prestigious organizations so being able to engage with staff and visitors in a professional helpful manner isa must.

• MxDis a 10-minute walk from the North and Clybourn Red Line stop a 20-minute walk from the Division Blue Line stop and accessible by a variety of other public transit options; additionally we have free parking available for employees.

Flexible Work Policy

• MxDrecognizes the importance of providing flexibility for employees to balance work responsibilities with personal obligations and feasibility of Flexible Work Arrangements is determined by specific roles and supervisors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race ethnicity religion disability status economic circumstance gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor H1B visas currently.

Accommodations Statement

• We recognize that individuals may requiredifferent typesofaccommodationsto perform their jobs effectively. We encourage candidates who need accessibilityassistanceor have specific needs to apply and reach out to us.

Accommodations Include:

• Application Process: If you needassistancewith the application process due to a disability or other accessibility needs please contact our People & Culture department at To the extent possible we are happy to provide alternative formats for our application materials or support you through the process.

• Interview Process:If yourequireany accommodations for the interview process such as assistive technology modified interview formats oradditionaltime please let us know in advance. We are committed to ensuring a fair and accessible interview experience.

• Workplace Accommodations: Once employed employees can request reasonable accommodations to perform their job duties. This may include adjustments to workstations flexible scheduling or other modifications. Please contact the People & Culture department to discuss your needs. We strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work. If you have any questions or need furtherassistance please do not hesitate to reach out.