Project Coordinator
Summary
Coordinates and manages small-scale IT projects, handling resource planning, stakeholder communication, and risk mitigation. The role involves adhering to project management methodologies to ensure timely delivery and quality outcomes for external customers while providing guidance to junior staff.
Job Description
- Plan and manage small-scale projects from start to finish, ensuring delivery in line with project objectives, timelines, and quality expectations
- Responsible for the overall delivery of assigned small-scale projects and project activities, ensuring smooth resource planning and coordination
- Adhere to established project management methodologies, including standards for governance, documentation, and project data management
- Track progress towards project goals and provide regular status updates to all internal and external stakeholders
- Implement project activities through resourcing, scheduling, prioritization, and task coordination as per the project management plan
- Liaise with customers, internal stakeholders, and principals to address stakeholder needs, risks, concerns, and expectations during project planning and execution
- Identify, maintain, and provide mitigation or action plans for project risks and issues, ensuring appropriate follow-up where required
- Evaluate and monitor project schedules, budgets, and other project activities to support effective project execution
- Update domain and project management knowledge through available learning opportunities
- Complete assigned project deliverables, validate and secure customer sign-off, and coordinate invoicing, project closure, or handover to support teams where applicable
- Apply project management methodologies and processes effectively during project execution
- Engage in knowledge-sharing, knowledge transfer, and learning activities to stay updated on industry trends and project management best practices
- Provide guidance and support to Project Assistants and Project Management Interns as required
Person Specification
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
- 01+ years of overall professional experience, preferably including experience as a Project Assistant or Project Management Intern
- Exposure to small-scale project environments with hands-on involvement in project leadership, coordination and execution support
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with customers, team members, and stakeholders at all levels
- High attention to detail with strong organizational, coordination, and follow-up skills
- Ability to adapt in dynamic environments and work collaboratively within cross-functional teams
- Customer-focused mindset with a strong commitment to service excellence and quality project outcomes
- Strong behavioral competencies such as teamwork, problem-solving, accountability, and time management
- Completion of project management-related training or certifications will be considered an advantage