PROJECT COORDINATOR

NEXCOM•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

Join NEXCOM for an exciting 18-month project supporting Ecommerce, digital content, and enterprise marketing operations in a fast-paced collaborative environment. This short-term position is benefit eligible. The Project Coordinator is a role responsible for supporting the planning, organization, and execution of projects across various business functions, including merchandising, marketing, operations, and customer experience.

Requirements

Three years of experience in a business administrative operations or project-related role that provided a general knowledge of business operations project coordination or merchandising practices demonstrated interpersonal skills through person-to-person work relationships and the ability to exercise sound judgment in managing priorities and tasks.
One year of specialized experience in an administrative project coordination or operations support role with strong organizational abilities and effective verbal and written communication skills in support of cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
Familiarity with project management tools such as Asana, Trello, Smartsheet or Jira.
Ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.

Nice To Haves

Education above the high school level may be substituted for general experience at the rate of 1 year of education for 9 months of experience up to a maximum of a 4-year bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Operations or a related field for 3 years of general experience.

Responsibilities

Works closely with project managers, business teams, and cross-functional partners to assist in delivering high-impact initiatives that improve efficiency and drive business success.
Provides foundational experience in project execution, stakeholder coordination, and process improvement.
Ensures projects remain on track by coordinating schedules, tracking progress, and facilitating communication between stakeholders.
Provides support in organizing and executing project plans to ensure alignment with business objectives and operational timelines.
Tracks project schedules, deliverables, and deadlines, offering regular updates to project managers and key stakeholders.
Acts as a liaison between departments to ensure clear, timely communication of project updates, changes, and requirements.
Maintains accurate documentation, including status reports and meeting notes, to promote transparency and accountability.
Identifies and suggests opportunities to improve project execution and workflow efficiency through enhanced coordination and collaboration.
Assists in monitoring project budgets, tracking expenses, and resource allocation to maintain financial accountability.
Coordinates and facilitates project meetings by scheduling, preparing agendas, documenting action items, and following up on outstanding tasks.
Supports risk management by identifying potential challenges early and escalating concerns to the appropriate project team members.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams such as merchandising, marketing, operations, and customer experience to support successful project implementation.
Learns and applies project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira, or similar platforms to manage workflows and monitor progress.
Pursues professional development opportunities to build foundational project management knowledge, best practices, and industry insight.
Performs other related duties as assigned.