Project Coordinator

Farouk Systems Inc•Houston, TX

About The Position

Farouk Systems is a global leader in the professional beauty industry, renowned for its high-quality hair care products and innovative technologies. We are currently undertaking a significant and exciting initiative to upgrade our core SAP ECC 6.0 environment to SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud, thereby seamlessly integrating with our B2B and B2C customers. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Project Manager / Scrum Master to support project delivery and agile execution across cross-functional teams. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals interested in developing expertise in project management and Agile methodologies. The candidate will assist in planning, coordinating, and tracking projects while facilitating Scrum ceremonies and ensuring team alignment to deliver high-quality outcomes on time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail
Basic understanding of project management concepts (scope, schedule, risk)
Basic understanding of Agile/Scrum framework
Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools
Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach
Proactive and self-motivated attitude
Adaptability and willingness to learn
Strong interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Internship or academic project experience in project management or Agile environments
Exposure to Agile certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Exposure to Agile certifications such as PMI-ACP (or coursework toward certification)
Basic knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC)

Responsibilities

Assist in creating project plans, timelines, and deliverables
Track project progress, risks, and dependencies
Maintain project documentation (status reports, schedules, RAID logs)
Support resource coordination and task assignments
Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project status
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including: Daily stand-ups, Sprint planning, Sprint reviews, Sprint retrospectives
Remove impediments to help the team stay productive
Promote Agile best practices and continuous improvement
Ensure adherence to Scrum principles and team norms
Support Product Owner in backlog grooming and prioritization
Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams
Ensure clear communication of project goals, priorities, and milestones
Capture meeting minutes and follow up on action items
Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams
Track key Agile metrics (velocity, burndown charts, sprint progress)
Assist in generating reports for leadership
Identify trends and areas of improvement in team performance