Project Coordinator - Intermediate - TEKsystems

Description:

The main function of a non-IT Project Coordinator is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc or any other non-IT based project.

This role will be in person a minimum of 3 days a week (Sanford, NC). Project coordinator work, candidate needs to be comfortable working in the grey areas, working with complicated technical information, excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Substantial and recent Microsoft Project skill is a must.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.

• Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.

• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.

• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

• Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time.

• Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

• Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.

• Basic knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.

Top Skills Details:

Project coordination, Ms project

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.

• PMI or PMP certification preferred.

• 2-4 years experience required.

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:

- Serve as a project coordinator working with technical leads on projects.

- Responsible for maintaining Microsoft Project Plans

- Coordinating meetings, driving action items, thinking analytically

Typical task breakdown:

- Control meetings

- Collecting updates

- Taking action items

- Plan analysis

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.  If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: 
  • Medical, dental & vision 
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available 
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) 
  • Short and long-term disability 
  • Health Spending Account (HSA) 
  • Transportation benefits 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) 

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.