Job Description

At MCC, we pride ourselves on continuous evolution. The driving force behind constant business growth is the presence of skilled and dedicated project managers. We’re searching for a highly skilled project coordinator to contribute to MCC’s growth and help us maintain our position as an innovative authority. The ideal candidate will be able to lead and develop the team while having strong skills in work plan development and progress oversight. The candidate will be expected to prepare and present regular progress updates to appropriate management channels, ensuring the innovation we seek is being achieved. The candidate is expected to be able to work with people from culturally/ linguistically diverse backgrounds and possibly with inter-generational team members.

Objectives of this Role

• Juggle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Liaise with management and clients to identify and define project requirements, scopes, and objectives that align with organisational goals.
• Coordinate internal and external resources, ensuring projects remain within scope, schedule, and defined budgets.
• Analyse project progress and, when necessary, adapt scope, timelines, and costs to achieve maximum benefit.
• Assign roles and tasks to dedicated team members, based on individual strengths and abilities.
• Build the skill sets of individual team members and capture overall learnings for the company.
• Achieve organisational goals while upholding standards and best practices.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

• Ensure all parts of an assigned project are processed, organised, and progressing according to predetermined timelines and deliverable dates.
• Assist in assigning project tasks to relevant parties and check in for status updates.
• Develop and maintain project performance databases that track overall progress and the accomplishment of specific milestones.
• Monitor and assign resources appropriately to streamline project efficiency and maximise deliverable outputs.
• Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels as needed—escalating issues as necessary based on project work plans.
• Act as a point of communication between company teams and external resources.
• Deepen partnerships with outside resources—including third-party vendors and researchers.
• Develop monthly progress reports for the grant department.
• Prepare final and acquittal reports according to the progress of the projects.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• Hands-on experience with managing clients and teams.
• Proven success in a corporate setting, working with all levels of management.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management experience.

Your application should include:

• A one (1) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in the context of the role and business needs of the organisation.
• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
• The contact details for two (2) work-related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply Now”.

You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.