Project Coordinator-1492

Project Coordinator

Location White Plains, NY

Pay Rate

• $25.00-$32.00 per hour

Assignment Details

• Temporary assignment supporting the Common App SGR Program within Information Technology & Cyber Security
• Anticipated start: Immediate
• Duration: 12 months
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7.5-hour workday with a 0.5-hour unpaid lunch; hybrid with a minimum of 3 days onsite and up to fully onsite based on business needs

Position Overview We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented IT Project Coordinator to support the management and execution of the Common App program. This role helps ensure timely delivery, adherence to project scope, and coordination among team members while supporting initiatives to upgrade key enterprise business application and data components to currently supported versions and replace End-of-Service and End-of-Life components.
Key Responsibilities

• Assist in project planning, execution, and closing while ensuring alignment with organizational and program goals
• Develop and maintain project schedules, work plans, status reports, and project documentation
• Monitor project progress, address and escalate issues, and prepare status updates for stakeholders and senior management
• Coordinate stakeholders, project teams, vendors, procurement activities, and project communications

Technical Responsibilities

• Facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure applications meet business requirements and user expectations
• Use project management software to track performance and completion of short- and long-term goals
• Support budget management and resource allocation for projects
• Ensure adherence to PMO processes and methodologies while supporting process improvements

Project Support Responsibilities

• Support vendor management and procurement activities
• Assist with project partnership agreements, risk management plans, and post-project evaluations
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among project team members and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and standards throughout the project lifecycle

Required Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience
• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall, and the software development lifecycle
• Proficiency in project management software such as MS Project, Planview, or Procore
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and proficiency in PMO processes, including portfolio, resource, and risk management

Preferred Experience

• CAPM, PMP, or equivalent certification preferred
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification is a plus
• Experience with change management and process improvement initiatives
• Experience facilitating stakeholder meetings and managing stakeholder expectations

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must be local to the Tri-State area
• W2 employment status is required
• Remote-only work is not available
• Personal equipment and an appropriate internet connection are required for virtual workdays

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