Project Coordinator II; non-IT

The Fountain Group is a national staffing firm and we are currently seeking a
Project Coordinator
for a prominent clientofours. This position is in
Lake County, IL 60064. Details for the position are as follows:
Location: Lake County, IL Pay Rate: $30–$32/hr Function: Supply Chain / Operations Experience: 2–5 years

We are seeking an organized and proactive Project Coordinator to support Supply Chain launch readiness initiatives. This position will work with cross-functional teams to coordinate project activities, track milestones and action items, identify potential risks or delays, and ensure launch plans remain on schedule.

The ideal candidate has experience supporting cross-functional projects
, is comfortable following up with multiple stakeholders, and can independently identify and elevate projects or deliverables that may be at risk.

• Coordinate cross-functional project activities related to launch readiness and execution.
• Schedule project planning meetings and ensure appropriate stakeholders are included.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, approvals, action items, owners, and due dates.
• Follow up with stakeholders to ensure action items and launch activities are completed on time.
• Identify potential risks, delays, and blockers and escalates issues when appropriate.
• Maintain project documentation, trackers, dashboards, templates, and other project management tools.
• Support consistent project planning processes and identify opportunities to simplify or improve existing workflows.
• Assist with change management, process documentation, and training activities.
• Build strong working relationships with cross-functional partners and promote accountability across project teams.
• Support post-launch reviews and document lessons learned to improve future launch planning and execution.

• Bachelor's degree required;
  Business, Operations Management, Finance, Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of project management, project coordination, program coordination, or related experience.
• Experience working with and coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong ability to track multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and deliverables simultaneously.
• Ability to independently identify, triage, and elevate at-risk projects or deliverables.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and effectively follow up with stakeholders.
• Experience with supply chain, operations, pharmaceutical/biotech, manufacturing, or another cross-functional environment is a plus.

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