Project Coordinator

● Result-Oriented: Focus on meeting project deadlines and goals efficiently.

● Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve issues quickly, particularly around vendor or project complications.

● Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to manage vendor relations and stakeholders.

● Teamwork: Ability to work across teams and coordinate with multiple departments.

● Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills for cost management with vendors and freelancers.

● Adaptability: Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing requirements. Required Functional Competencies:

● Project Management: Proficient in coordinating projects, setting up timelines, and meeting deadlines.

● Vendor Sourcing: Skilled at identifying and onboarding global vendors and freelancers across AI domains.

● Vendor Relations: Strong relationship management skills with external vendors, freelancers, and educational institutions.

● Cost Management: Ability to manage budgets and negotiate pricing for project needs.

● Training Coordination: Experience in organizing training sessions for vendors and freelancers on quality and process standards.

Must-Have Skills:

● Vendor sourcing and management experience.

● Strong negotiation and cost management abilities.

● Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

● Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.

● Experience with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Jira, Trello).

● Quality Assurance (QA) and Turnaround Time (TAT) monitoring

Tools Knowledge:

● Project Management Tools: Jira, Trello, Asana, or similar tools for tracking project progress and timelines.

● Vendor Management Systems (VMS): Proficiency with tools for managing vendor relationships and contracts.

● Communication Tools: Slack, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom for vendor and stakeholder coordination.

● Data Analysis Tools: Basic understanding of Excel, Google Sheets, or other analytics tools to monitor performance and productivity