Information Technology Project Coordinator (Applicants MUST be in Eastern Standard Time Zone)
++Applicants MUST be located in Easter Standard Timezone++
++No 3rd Parties/Sub Vendors++
Location: Remote
Job Type: 14+ month contract (With possible extensions)
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen Only
Overview:
The A.C.Coy company has an immediate opening for a Project Coordinator. Ideal candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of experience supporting, coordinating or managing IT projects in a corporate setting. An Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science or related field is also required.
++** Qualified candidates must be located in EST timezone**++
Responsibilities:
- Play a key role in delivering operational and administrative support to the Project Manager (PM), contributing directly to initiatives that advance Client’s strategy
- Plan, implement, and maintain a repository system for all project research and documents
- Research, plan, schedule, and manage supporting activities related to overall project deliverables
- Track and update project deliverables, ensuring status visibility is current and accurate for progress reporting
- Coordinate and communicate effectively with cross-functional Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to facilitate project progress and gather necessary inputs
- Execute assigned project tasks and manage smaller project initiatives under the direct supervision of the Project Manager
- Draft high-quality project documentation, reports, and project summaries for review and final approval by the Project Manager
- Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate project meetings and workshops, managing invitations, agendas, and distribution of outcomes
- Proactively identify potential risks and operational obstacles in the project flow, acting accordingly to report issues and prevent delays
- Communicate critical project milestones and socialize official documentation to relevant internal sponsors and stakeholders
- Send regular, structured progress reports to project sponsors and stakeholders, maintaining clear and timely status transparency
- Apply appropriate judgment in determining when to escalate issues to senior management
- Pursue continuous learning consistent with movement in job requirements, changes in technology, and organizational shifts
Experience Required:
- Experience supporting, coordinating, or managing IT projects or experience in professional setting – 1 year minimum
- Foundational understanding of the Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC)
- Core project management principles (e.g., scope, timeline, budget, risk)
- Proficiency with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Teams, SharePoint)
- Familiarity with work management tools such as Monday.com (Preferred), Asana, Smartsheet
- Experience and knowledge of change management principles and methodologies
- Proven capability to establish and build professional relationships with stakeholders and SMEs to promote cross-functional progress
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be Located in EST timezone