Senior IT Project Coordinator

BDO USA, P.C.•Oak Brook, IL

8h•$80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

This role will work on a team of software developers, business analysts, quality assurance, functional design, and various members to manage project work to successful completion. This individual will be responsible for leading development discussion and overseeing customer’s needs to strive to build and maintain strong delivery as well as ensure client expectations are successfully met.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, required
Three (3) or more years of solid experience leading software development teams and coaching meetings with internal teams, required
Knowledge of the software development life cycle and demonstrate success leading multiple project teams to completion while mitigating risks, required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; specifically, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, required
A track record of managing projects within a software solutions environment
Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, along with strong facilitation and collaboration skills
Excels at operating in a fast-paced technical environment
Ability to solve problems, identify solutions, and appropriately escalate issues
Must be open to local travel to the client site as needed

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree related to Business or Information Technology from an accredited university, preferred
Previous experience in managing scope, timeline or budget, preferred
JIRA, Visio or any other project mapping tool, preferred

Responsibilities

Guides, manages and assists in multiple project-level efforts to apply, roll-out, configure various changes within multiple methodologies
Performs gap and data analysis in support of identifying improvement opportunities
Leads meetings, creates user stories and discovery workshops for custom IT solutions
Conducts current state assessments of business processes and supporting systems
Acts as liaison between change requester and software development team. Addresses development team needs efficiently and effectively; creates release timelines and plans; coaches team on solution delivery and risk mitigation
Leads, coaches and educates the team in applying concepts and principles and staying focused on quality, predictability, flow and velocity of development
Strong leadership skills facilitating meetings with developers by providing functional clarification and setting delivery expectations with team and client while also managing budget
Supports the projects on-time delivery, finds and eliminates impediments, actively addresses issues, and builds a high-performing, continuous improvement team environment
Manages all time input and billing activities ensuring completion in a timely manner
Other duties as required

Benefits

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.
At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.
BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.
We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:
Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
Empowering team members to explore their full potential
Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.”