Project Coordinator

DataMap•Overland Park, KS

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Coordinator role is designed for individuals passionate about advancing their career in project management within the technology and cloud services sector. This position offers the unique opportunity to not only manage and contribute to vital projects but also to receive mentorship towards future leadership roles within the company. The ideal candidate will have a background in project coordination, with a keen interest in moving towards a project manager position. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, communication and interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability are paramount in a successful candidate for this opportunity.

Requirements

Desire to master the project management craft
Associates degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Strong Communication Skills
Previous experience in project coordination role (preferred)
Project management certifications preferred (e.g., PMP, CAPM, Google Project Management Professional Certificate).
Demonstrated project management skills with a focus on ERP implementations or similar cloud software implementations (preferred)
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, G Suite, with Jira and Smartsheet experience being a plus.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of business process analysis, user acceptance testing, and effective meeting management.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget, including acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants.
Define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.
Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
Develop and deliver status reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.