Project AdministratorLeads the progression of key projects through Stage Gate, ensuring timeliness, cost, revenue and quality are met. Monitors timelines, delays, and progressions while ensuring tasks are completed in a timely manner by all parties participating in the Stage Gate process. Communicates effectively with a cross-functional team to drive project closure.Essential Functions:Assists in planning and managing projects through entire Stage Gate cycle to achieve product launch and revenue generation.Responsible for monitoring Stage Gate timelines, metrics, monthly progression meetings, project notebook compilation, delays, and approvals.Responsible for task management inside projects to ensure staff is meeting timelines.Monitors projects to keep them on time and moving forward.Prepares, organizes, and distributes important project documents and materialsAssesses possible project risks and setbacksAdvises staff on project schedulesServes as liaison with a diverse range of departments in the product development process including Sales, Innovation, Quality, Operations, EHS and Marketing/Product Management, as well as with the Customer.Works alongside Innovation leadership to ensure project timeliness, cost, revenue and quality objectives are met.Provides timely updates to all stakeholdersWorks across practices/disciplines to share lessons learned and best practicesRecognizes areas for internal improvement and develops plans for implementation.Implements improvements to the PDR Stage Gate processComplies with and enforces standard policies and proceduresAdditional Responsibilities:Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Job Specifications:Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or ScienceMinimum of 1-3 years as a project administrator or in a similar role managing Innovation projectsProven track record of successful management of projects meeting budget and target date requirementsAbility to handle multiple projects simultaneouslyStrong oral and written communications skillsProven experience with Microsoft platforms (Work, Excel, PowerPoint)Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot project issues in a timely and effective mannerAbility to motivate and keep staff on taskExcellent team leadership and facilitation skillsWorks well under pressure ensuring tasks and goals are metAbility to travel as needed (up to 10%)