IT Project Coordinator

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Job description

Title: IT Project Coordinator

Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

Duration: 12+ Months

Type: Contract

Note:

Reports to: Transformation Architecture Program Manager

Work Location: Primarily remote, but could be asked to attend an occasional on 1 site meeting Work Hours: 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM, flexible schedule available

Job Description:

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has an opportunity for a Project Coordinator in our Information Technology Division to administer and organize all types of projects, from simple activities to more complex executive level initiatives. This position is located in Richmond, VA at the VDOT Central Office.

To succeed in this role, you should have excellent time management and communication skills which are necessary to collaborate with business partners and internal teams to coordinate and track the delivery of results ahead of deadlines.

Position specific responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

Coordinate project activities, resources, equipment and information

Maintain project documentation and respond to progress inquiries queries and reporting.

Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise.

Act as the point of contact and communicate initiative status to all participants.

Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management

Capture and track project or initiative risks and mitigations

Qualifications:

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Project Online, and Microsoft Planner

Extensive experience using MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance control

Ability to actively engage in collaborations, transparently share progress, and adapt to evolving guidance

Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate and provide information to all levels of the organization, customers, and 3rd parties

Excellent interpersonal communication, decision making, presentation, and organizational skills Strong can-do attitude in a time sensitive environment

2+ years of experience working in a project coordinator or schedular role

Required Skills

2+ years of experience working in a project coordinator or schedular role

Ability to coordinate project activities, resources, equipment and information

Ability to maintain project documentation and respond to progress inquiries queries and reporting

Experience monitoring project progress and handling issues that arise

Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance control

Strong can-do attitude in a time sensitive environment

Extensive experience using MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to collaborate and provide information to all levels of the organization, customers, and 3rd parties

Excellent interpersonal communication, decision making, presentation, and organizational skills

Ability to assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management

Ability to capture and track project or initiative risks and mitigations

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