Job Details

Position Overview

As an IT Project Coordinator, you will support the Project Manager in the successful delivery of IT initiatives. Responsibilities include assisting with project goals, timelines, priorities, resource administration, financial tracking, reporting, testing coordination, and general project administrative support (including meeting scheduling and documentation management).

The Project Coordinator plays a key support role while the Project Manager retains full ownership and accountability for project outcomes.

Reporting Structure

• Reports directly to the Finance and Performance Lead
• Maintains a dotted-line reporting relationship to the assigned IT Project Manager
• Provides project support; the PM retains ultimate accountability

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Resource Management

• Manage financial tracker for forecasting and spending
• Update systems utilized for project spend tracking
• Monitor and report on cross-project dependencies
• Ensure financial accuracy and alignment with portfolio expectations

Project Planning & Documentation

• Assist Project Managers with development of work plans
• Monitor and maintain project document repositories
• Ensure quality, timeliness, and adherence to Project and Portfolio Management standards
• Lead and facilitate quality inspections of key project documentation and artifacts

Testing & Quality Coordination

• Facilitate performance testing discovery sessions
• Determine performance testing requirements for assigned projects
• Manage impacts of project changes on testing schedules and processes
• Support test script development by guiding project and business resources
• Develop Test Plans/Test Approaches and define success metrics for each testing cycle
• Report on quality and testing status throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage defect coordination and collaborate with appropriate teams to determine root cause and resolution paths

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate project activities across:
  
  • Vendor partners
  • Functional teams
  • Technical teams
  • Business representatives
  • IT leadership
• Facilitate meetings and maintain strong stakeholder communication

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related technical field (required)
• Minimum 3+ years of experience working as an IT project team member (required)
• Project management certification preferred (not required)
• Agile/Scrum certification preferred (not required)

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess project risks and make informed decisions
• Exceptional communication skills (written, verbal, and visual) across all organizational levels
• Ability to manage workload and set priorities with minimal supervision
• Strong meeting facilitation skills
• Financial acumen related to project financials
• Proven leadership and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Strong work ethic and positive, team-oriented attitude
• Strong presentation and critical thinking skills
• Effective conflict resolution skills
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Desired Skills

• Experience with Planview (resource and financial management)
• Experience with Micro Focus Quality Center or other Quality Management applications
• Power BI report creation (other BI platforms acceptable)
• Experience with Confluence, Planview Agileplace, and Agile tools
• Knowledge of automated testing tools and processes
• Introductory Scrum or Agile certifications/training

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.