Project Coordinator - Pharmaceutical - 12 Months Contract

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP647-2084

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

• Understanding of project management knowledge areas;
• Arrange Agenda’s, organize meetings and distribute minutes to all project team members;
• Prepare and/or edit meeting minutes, presentations, reports and tables.
• Prepare project communication charts, risk plans, etc;
• Gather projects information: schedules, data requests, assignments, tasks, and project meetings.
• Work with project team to understand and assist with tracking all work, task and project assignments.
• Work with Project Manager/Program Manager, assist in developing a comprehensive workflow process for project.
• Monitor and modify project schedule as assigned.
• Maintain document control, database management, track project activities and team communication.
• Assists project team and team lead in strategic meetings and follow up with meeting notes.
• Schedule project follow up meetings as needed.
• Ensure clients’ needs are met in a timely and cost effective manner;
• Strong oral and written communications capabilities and presentation and facilitation skills;
• Teamwork/Collaboration and Appreciation of cultural diversity;
• Fluent with technology solutions to manage projects including appropriate SharePoint, Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Effective in working in a virtual environement (eg. Webex, email, IM) and multiple timezones
• Coordination of key activities across JACAL, including KPI projects, cross-regional projects, OpPlan development, coordination of service delivery across functions, roll-up of key performance metrics and effective financial reporting.

Requirements

• BA, Engineering or University Degree required.
• One to two years of experience in an administrative support role and/or projects-related role.
• Fluent in English, French, Spanish, Chinese and Arabic languages is an advantage.
• Experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Technically competent with various software programs, such as SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team based environment
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with multiple time zones is crucial
• Overtime may be required in meet project deadlines
• Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Demonstrated strength in supporting project teams.
• Effective communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills

About the Company

We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world's most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise - 3600 offices in over 80 countries - we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including: