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Project Coordinator - Contract

TalentBurst, Inc.

Painted Post, NY(remote)

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SKILLS
Administrative Management, Administrative Skills, Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Computer Skills, Conflict Resolution, Contract Management, Debugging Skills, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Management, Financial Projections, Forecasting, GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications), Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Technology/Information Systems Quality Assurance, Investment Management, Leadership, Licensing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, People Management, Performance Testing, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Evaluation, Project Management Certification, Project Planning, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Control, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Test Automation, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Requirements, Test Scripts, Test Tools, Testing, Time Management
LOCATION
Painted Post, NY
POSTED
Today
Job Title: Project Coordinator
Location: Remote, Considering candidates in all US locations, must be willing to support EST. (Candidates local to Corning, NY or Charlotte, NC preferred)
Duration: 6 months
Schedule: Full-time, M-F, 8am - 5pm.
 
Interview Process: Two Rounds - First Round Video Interview (Panel will include: Direct Manager: Finance & Performance Lead, IT PMO Global Project Delivery Lead, D&IT Quality Lead, and IT Director, GSM Technology), Second Round Panel Video Interview Possible (Chief of Staff & Portfolio Manager ITEX & PPM)
 
Job Description:
 
As an IT Project Coordinator, your main responsibilities will be to assist the Project Manager. This includes understanding project goals, deadlines, priorities, resource administration, financial management, and assistance in preparing presentations and general coordination / administrative tasks, which may include some meeting scheduling.
 
Responsibilities:
 
  • The project coordinator reports to the Finance and Performance Lead and has a dotted line to the IT Project Manager to which the projects are assigned.
  • The PM ultimately owns all responsibilities for the project; the Project Coordinator is to provide support.
  • Manage financial tracker for forecasting and spending.
  • Update related systems utilized for project spend.
  • Monitor and report on cross project dependencies.
  • Assist project managers with the development of work plans.
  • Monitor document repository to keep key information up to date.
  • Ensure quality, timeliness, and results meet Project and Portfolio Management expectations.
  • Lead and facilitate quality inspections of key project documentation and artifacts.
  • Facilitate performance testing discovery sessions for assigned projects to determine any performance testing requirements.
  • Manage any impact of project changes to testing schedule and process.
  • Coordinate project activities across multiple groups, including vendor partners, functional teams, technical teams, business representatives and IT leadership.
  • Facilitate and provide guidance to project and business resources for test script development.
  • Report on quality and testing status for the duration of the project.
  • Development of Test Plan/Test Approach and appropriate success metrics for each testing cycle of the project.
  • Responsible for defect management and coordination by collaborating with the right teams to analyze defects to determine root cause and the appropriate path to resolution.
 
Education, Experience, and Licensing:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, IS, or equivalent area of technical study. (minimum required)
  • Certification in project management methodologies is desired but not required.
  • Certification in agile/scrum methodologies is desired but not required.
Minimum of 3 years working as an IT project team member.
 
Required Skills:
  • Strong analytical skills. Ability to analyze and identify project risks and make decisions based on risk analysis.
  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the organization; this includes written and verbal communications as well as visualizations. **
  • Ability to manage own workload and set priorities with little supervision.
  • Must have strong meeting facilitation skills.
  • Must have a strong financial acumen as it relates to project financials.
  • Proven Leadership/ collaboration skills.
  • Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing environments and manage multiple project assignments simultaneously.
  • Strong work ethic and positive attitude that fosters a collaborative work environment.
  • Ability to adapt to and succeed in a fast paced, changing environment.
  • Exhibits strong presentation and critical thinking skills.
  • Effective conflict resolution skills
  • Advanced computer skills – Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Teams
 
Desired Skills:
  • Experience with Planview for resource and financial management
  • Quality Management application experience - Micro Focus Quality Center knowledge and experience.
  • Power BI Report Creation - desired but other platforms may be required.
  • Knowledge of Confluence, Planview Agileplace and other associated Agile tools.
  • Knowledge and experience applying automated testing tools and processes.
  • Introductory Scrum or Agile Certifications/Training

 

About the Company

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TalentBurst, Inc.

For over 20 years, TalentBurst Inc. has been an award-winning provider of cutting-edge Workforce Management Solutions. With a strong commitment to staying ahead in the tech landscape, we pioneer innovative approaches to talent acquisition. Our expertise spans Life Sciences, and Healthcare Staffing, Banking, Financial, IT, and Engineering, as well as Global Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), State, Local Government and Education (SLED), and IC validation/compliance services. Additionally, our division, TalentProcure, leads the industry with offerings such as High Hazard Payroll, Managed Services, and Vendor on Premise (VOP) solutions.

Due to our prioritization of excellent standards, we are Joint Commission Certified and are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in the USA and Canada. Supporting over 130 Fortune 500 companies globally, we excel in navigating the landscape of talent acquisition. In a world of constant change, we embrace developing people-centric solutions that address the unique demands of our clients. Stay connected by visiting our website and following us on social media!

 

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
http://www.talentburst.com/