IT PROJECT COORDINATOR

Company: DataStaff, Inc.
Location: Cary
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

DataStaff, Inc. is seeking an IT Project Coordinator for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Cary, NC.
This is an onsite role.
Responsibilities:

• Capable of managing a portfolio of stakeholders and vendors of complex IT/software/data modernization efforts at the direction of Sr. Project Management staff.
• Designs, plans, and coordinates IT work teams.
• Follows standard project management industry practices such as the PMI's framework.
• Understands business and technical objectives of a project and works closely with project sponsor.
• Supports Sr. Project Management teams with project kickoff, progress and close-out reports, and tracks budget and schedule progress via appropriate metrics.
• Supports project organization and methodologies and defines roles and responsibilities.
• Documents meeting and team notes, risks and works with project team to develop mitigation plans.
• Supports Sr. Project Management scope and change process.
• Assists in documentation of stakeholder and communications plans as/where appropriate.
• Manages assigned tasks and assists Sr. Project Management with communications to stakeholders and project sponsors.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
  Experience Description:
  • IT Project / portfolio coordination capabilities with 5 or more years of experience.
  • Capable of supporting highly complex projects across dozens of staff and geographies to advance the IT modernization efforts.
  • Highly motivated and organized individually, capable of engaging multiple roles and personalities effectively.
    Required Skills:
    • 5 Years - Experience in complex IT project or portfolio coordination involving multiple stakeholders across multiple business areas and geographies
    • Experience managing projects within Azure DevOps
    • Knowledge of information systems development life cycle, information technology, project tools and approaches to development and implementation
    • Ability to translate technology terms and explain concepts of SDLC to program/business folks who have little to no exposure to large software projects
    • Ability to support Sr. project team staff to drive projects to success
    • Strong organization, communication and presentation skills
    • Experience in organizing highly complex and technical information.
      Desired Skills:
      • Prior experience working on software projects as a Jr. Project Manager or Project Coordinator
      • Knowledge of multiple methodologies including agile and waterfall
      • Oracle ERP knowledge
        This opportunity is available as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401K program available for employees after 6 months

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