Project Coordinator

$58,240 - $64,480/Yr

Aquent - Orlando, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Orlando, FL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Project Coordinator will support the project management function for various department initiatives and projects, focusing on planning, management of scope, timelines, risks, and quality across all project phases. This role involves acting as a project management advocate, providing financial management support, facilitating communication within the project team, and identifying efficiency opportunities to improve project processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as a project management advocate leveraging industry trends and best practices.
• Provide support for PMO-related financial and operational activities.
• Monitor and distribute project financials to ensure accuracy of budget tracking.
• Communicate proactively with the project team regarding changes and issues affecting deliverables.
• Facilitate project meetings to ensure objectives are met and present project status clearly.
• Identify efficiency opportunities within projects and challenge existing processes.

Requirements

• 2-3 years providing project management support for projects and initiatives from feasibility through deployment.
• Familiarity with financial terms and activities.
• Proficient with project management tools, including Smartsheet, JIRA, MS Project, Teams, and Confluence.
• Ability to interact with internal and external peers and managers to exchange semi-complex information.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing business environment and manage multiple priorities.

Nice-to-haves

• Project Management Professional Certification.
• Previous experience with project & portfolio management.
• Familiarity with the travel and hospitality industry.
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle and experience supporting technical development projects.
• Understanding of technical and financial domains.

Benefits

• Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans.
• Paid sick leave.
• Retirement plans with a match.
• Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.