1.20. Project Coordinator

Focused HR Solutions•Augusta, ME

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Our direct client has a new opening for a Project Coordinator 130810. This position is up to 12 months, with the option of extension, and is in Augusta, Maine. The Project Coordinator is an integral member of the project team responsible for delivering projects of varying size and complexity. The Project Coordinator is responsible for directing, organizing and controlling project activities, under the direction of a Project Manager (PM) & Program Manager (PGM).

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to effectively manage and prioritize a variety of tasks/assignments in a dynamic environment
Experience working with a variety of resources across various IT functions (both locally and remotely)
Experience effectively managing meetings with a variety of local and remote participants
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Positive attitude with a collaborative approach to working with various resources
Proficient with Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Project and SharePoint)

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an Agile/Iterative Environment is a plus
Experience with Microsoft Visio is a plus
Experience working within a formal project management methodology / PMO is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist in the development of estimates for the enhancement or development effort in analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation.
Identify and coordinate resolution/mitigation of issues and risks, escalating in a timely manner.
Responsible for delivery of all work tasks identified in the project plan.
Responsible for the capture and reporting of required project metrics.
Proactively manage the required documentation for the project related to analysis, development and testing.
Track the project progress against the project plan.
Monitor project milestones and phases to ensure the project is on schedule.
Recommend corrective actions if a project begin to slip its schedule.
Assist in the preparation of Project status reports on a periodic basis for the Project Manager and appropriate stakeholders.
Manage work efforts across multiple application teams.
Monitor the project plan for the development effort.
Assist in the final project management evaluation review with stakeholders for approval upon project completion.
Arrange stakeholder meetings; coordinate with client to arrange the meetings for PMs.
Notify team leads of project timelines, milestones.
Communicate and work with users and client as necessary.
Analyze and compile project metrics associated with work items related to improvement measures.
Ensure processes and activities are followed.