Description
We are seeking a talented Project Assistant – Level III to join our Engineering team at our facility in Stoughton, WI.
In this role, you will make an impact by:
- Keeping projects organised and moving by handling scheduling, documentation, and logistics so the project manager and team can stay focused on higher-level decisions.
- Taking ownership of small, well-defined project tasks and delivering them reliably, building trust and freeing up bandwidth for the broader team.
- Improving team efficiency by maintaining clear, up-to-date project records, timelines, and status reports that reduce confusion and miscommunication.
- Acting as a communication bridge,ensuring stakeholders stay informed, aligned, and aware of progress, risks, and next steps.
- Identifying and tracking issues early, coordinating with teammates to resolve them, and gradually building the judgment to handle these independently.
- Strengthening project outcomes by supporting budget tracking, research, and data analysis that inform smarter decisions.
- Contributing to risk management by helping flag potential problems and applying basic quality tools to prevent delays or rework.
- Capturing and sharing lessons learned, helping the team continuously improve processes and deliver better results over time.
To be successful, you will need to consistently demonstrate:
- Clear and intentional communication,tailoring updates and messages so different audiences get what they need without confusion or overload.
- A focus on the “customer,” whether that’s an external client or internal stakeholder, by understanding their needs and making sure your work supports useful, practical outcomes.
- Ability to work through complexity,organising messy information into clear next steps.
- Conflict resolution skills,focusing on solutions, not personalities, and helping keep conversations productive.
- Disciplined planning and prioritisation so tasks,and the pieces of the project you support,stay aligned with deadlines and larger business goals.
- Resourcefulness,figuring things out, finding the right people or tools quickly, and making progress even when you don’t have perfect direction.
- Strong fundamentals in project execution: tracking risks and issues, managing timelines, supporting scope clarity, and helping monitor budget/resources.
- Valuing different perspectives and collaborating well,actively including input from others and adapting your approach based on what the team needs.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
- High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience.
- College or equivalent degree preferred.
Experience:
- Significant relevant work experience or specialised skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.
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