Information Technology Project Coordinator

Job Description

Job Title: IT Project Coordinator

Duration: 12 Months ("With the possibility of extension")

Location: Quincy, Massachusetts 02171 - HYBRID

Pay Rate: $40-46/Hour on w2 without any benefits

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Detailed list of Job Duties and Responsibilities: -

• Coordinate and support projects throughout the project lifecycle
• Support project management activities. Assist project managers with project issues and risks to prevent potential barriers to project.
• Collaborate with business analysts and business owners to help define the project scope and objectives.
• Follow up on status of tasks across all IT teams, as requested by the project manager(s), escalate as needed.
• Prepare and submit correct documentation into system’s used by the agency.
• Review with agency and other IT teams project schedules and milestone dates.
• Help create and maintain relevant project artifacts such as project charter/scope, project plans, back log list, stories, status reports and operational checklists.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum two (2) years of experience working in IT environments
• Practical experience creating and implementing project plans and schedules according to project goals and objectives.
• Working knowledge of project management concepts as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
• Ability to self-motivate and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to adjust to changing situations to meet emergencies or changing program or production requirements.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with varying levels, team members, peers, management, business stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize, execute and manage work in a matrixed, high-pressure environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate with diverse user groups and provide support to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Hands-on experience effectively using MS Office tools
• Hands-on experience in managing escalated issues and dispute resolution of any components of a project with the ability to understand when to escalate issues to senior management.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Prior Government or Healthcare experience is preferred, but not required
• Understanding and knowledge of Agile methodology and the software development life cycle (SDLC).