Project Coordinator, (Atlanta, GA) Job at UCB S.A. in Atlanta

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US PMO - Project Coordinator

Are you ready to make a real impact and be at the heart of project success? Join our team as a Project Coordinator and play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence across multiple projects and strategic initiatives. In this dynamic position, you’ll be a member of the US PMO, you’ll work closely with Project, Program Managers, Program Leads and US PMO Head supporting the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects to ensure key objectives are met. You’ll be the go‑to expert for managing project tools like Asana, collaborating with Finance to keep budgets on track, and coordinating with cross‑functional teams—including those focused on patient engagement and standards development.

This position is located in our Atlanta, GA corporate office. Candidates should reside in this location.

What You’ll Do

• Establish project or program planning baselines.
• Support the Project and/or Program Manager in designing and implementing robust baseline plans to deliver projects on agreed scope, time, and budget.
• Collaborate with Finance to manage financial processes, monitor budgets, and assist with resource scheduling in line with baseline plans and financial cycles.
• Apply project management processes throughout the project/program lifecycle (e.g., planning updates, roadmaps, governance, data repository).
• Coordinate aspects of projects, including Patient Engagement work or Methods and Standards Development, with appropriate support.
• Utilize project management tools and technologies such as Asana, SharePoint, MS Teams, Launch Tracker, and CRM systems for risk management, stakeholder management, and reporting.
• Monitor program and project data quality and performance, including KPIs, in line with established processes and standards.
• Build, maintain, and track progress against consolidated global program and project plans and schedules, including resource allocation, budgeting, and milestones.

• Measuring program and project performance.
• Monitor program and project data quality and performance including KPIs, in line with UCB processes and standards. Build, maintain and track progress against consolidated global program and project plans and schedules (including resource allocation, budgeting and overall milestones).

Who You’ll Work With

You will collaborate closely with Project and Program Managers, Program Leads, US PMO Head, Finance, and cross‑functional teams, including those involved in patient engagement and standards development.

Interested? For this position you’ll need the following education, experience and skills:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management.
• Minimum of 2 years previous experience in project management or a related field (this could include internships, part‑time jobs, or full‑time positions).

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in project management software and tools, such as Microsoft Project or Asana.
• Problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail are crucial.
• Certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or CAPM (Certified associate in project management).
• Understanding project management methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall, is important.
• Familiarity with budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation is also valuable.
• Ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple tasks simultaneously,
• and meeting deadlines.
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills
• Working with global, multicultural, diverse teams, with demanding timelines and complex deliverables, ideally within the pharmaceutical industry.

Internal applicants should be in their current job for at least 12 months, must meet performance standards and are not on formal corrective/disciplinary process (PIP), warning, final warning, or compliance warning letters within the last 12 months. Please inform your Manager or your Talent Partner before applying to any internal job opportunities.

Unlessexplicitlystated in the description, this role is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office,regardlessof your current contractual agreement. If your current working arrangements differ, please contact your Talent Partner to discuss before submitting your application.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self‑identify during the application process. Provision of self‑identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.

Requisition ID: 91618

Recruiter: Kelly Dickinson

Hiring Manager: Mark Hardmon

Talent Partner: Robert Way

Job Level: SA III

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