The Project Coordinator in the PMO supports operations, assists Project Managers with coordination tasks, and tracks engagements and resources for reporting.
Project Coordinator, Project Management Office (PMO)
Rate: $22.50/hr + benefits (W2)
Location: Remote (must be located within the
Pacific Time Zone)
Contract Details: 3-month contract with
potential for extension
The Contract Project Coordinator is an entry-level role within the PMO, reporting directly to the PMO Manager with a dotted line to the PMO Director. This position will support PMO operations and assigned Project Managers in the successful execution of client’s engagements.
Responsibilities:
Non-client facing role
- Support internal PMO coordination, tracking, and reporting activities
- Assist Project Managers with backend coordination tasks, including status reporting, time sheet and financial tracking, data management across Smartsheet, ConnectWise, and document repositories, as well as resource coordination and scheduling
- Coordinate and track non-project engagements, including staff augmentation, ensuring accurate resource hour tracking, billing alignment, customer invoicing, and internal reporting
Qualifications & Skills
- 1+ year of experience in an administrative, coordination, or operations role
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- High attention to detail with strong numerical accuracy
Success Factors
- Consistently delivers accurate, high-quality work with strong attention to detail
- Demonstrates ownership of assigned tasks with minimal oversight
- Effectively prioritizes competing demands in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborates well with internal stakeholders and PMO team members
- Builds trust through reliability, responsiveness, and accuracy
Top Skills
Connectwise
Smartsheet
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