Project Coordinator

About the Role

The Project Coordinator (PC) coordinates all aspects of a project including requirements gathering, project plan and timeline, identification of resources, scheduling of resources, vendor coordination, oversight of purchasing, customer and internal communications, issue resolutions, cost tracking and change management. Additionally, the Project Coordinator ensures that delivered projects meets the Companys design specifications, quality standards and timelines. Success in this position is measured by project profitability and overall client satisfaction.

What You Will Do

• Lead and coordinate multiple simultaneous small client projects across company specialty areas.
• Maintain overall accountability for the project team and the successful delivery of the project
• Create/nurture client relationships to facilitate current and future work
• Lead/participate in client and internal meetings to understand project scope and requirements
• Directly support senior project managers in larger projects/programs
• Create/Maintain a detailed Project Plan and Timeline for the project
• Proactively identify and communicate risks via agreed upon project communication plan
• Work with Purchasing Manager to ensure that project equipment is ordered for on-time delivery.

Manage and oversees selected 3rd party vendors participating in projects

• Communicate regularly with customers to manage expectations and maintain relationship.
• Track costs and manage project scope to ensure profitability of project.
• Support the team with adhoc requests as necessary

What Qualifies You

• 3-5 years of experience in project management, preferably within IT professional and/or managed services.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA).
• Knowledge of infrastructure network, desktop, communication and cloud services.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification is preferred.
• Customer service skills, including patience and the ability to manage expectations
• Proven organizational and follow-up skills detail orientation

Project and time management skills

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Ability to work well with minimal supervision in ambiguous environments