IT Project Coordinator

On behalf of our client, we are looking for a motivated candidate to successfully fill the position:

IT Project Coordinator
Place of work: Remote

 
Responsibilities & Scope of Work 

Project Management

• End-to-end Management of the Project Lifecycle, from incubation all the way to acceptance
• Project tracking and reporting (Status Reports, Schedule Tracking, RIDAC Logs, etc.)
• Change Management, Communications and Stakeholder Management
• Project admin & collaboration tasks (organizing the Project kick-offs and key calls, holding and distributing project minutes, information exchange, back-office tasks, etc.)
• Orchestrating between various IT functions in order to coordinate tasks, resolve problems and drive the projects forward
• Draft Project documentation (Project Charters, Project Schedules and WBS breakdowns, Functional Specs, UAT planning & results, hand-off information, closure docs, etc.)
• Leveraging the above to ensure that Projects are delivered “on-time, on-spec & on-budget”
• Being a trusted advisor and PM “evangelist” to other delivery teams, providing knowledge support & best practices that will ensure our standards and Governance models are upheld
• Acting as an business consultant when required, to translate business needs into Functional Requirements.  

Portfolio Management

• Running a Portfolio of Projects and ensuring all status information is updated and actionable
• Maintaining a “helicopter view” of the Portfolio that will enable us to plan resources, collectively prioritize work between projects, and be in a position to build realistic forecasts  

Position Requirements

Formal Education, Work Experience & Certification

• College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science, technology and/or Project Management, with 3 to 5 years equivalent work experience
• Certifications in technology-related and PM disciplines:
• Traditional PM certifications strongly preferred (PMP, Prince2, etc.)
• Agile certification would be a strong plus (Scrum Master, etc.)

Knowledge & Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, MS-Project and MS-Teams
• Strong knowledge of ServiceNow or any industry-standard PPM systems (example: Clarity, Primavera, Planview, JIRA-based systems, etc.)
• Deep understanding of Project and Portfolio Management methodologies and best practices
• Familiarity with the functioning of a PMO and Project Investment Boards

Personal Attributes

• Desire to thrive in a multinational environment with delivery teams around the world
• Strong business acumen and customer-centric orientation
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Solid written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills (English required)
• Willingness to “think out of the box” in order to remove obstacles and drive Projects ahead
• Ability to influence and present ideas in a business-friendly and user-friendly language
• Highly self-motivated and driven, with a will to lead by example
• Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment