Project Coordinator

Your OpportunityOur Project Services organization supports Schwab business goals through the delivery of projects spanning technology, operations, business continuity, and offshore management. Our team collaborates across a matrixed organization to deliver business value through efficient, disciplined and predictable project execution of effective solutions to business problems and opportunities.What you’re good atSupport project/program management on large initiatives through the following activities, and over time will begin to manage small projects:

Assist with managing project forecasts and reconcile with actuals, including invoice processing

Track resource allocations and actuals

Assist with the creation of presentations to project/program leadership

Manage project documentation in SharePoint and Confluence

Calendar and plan for meetings and workshops

Publish meeting agendas, take meeting minutes, track risks and issues

Assist with the tracking of business and technical deliverables and keeping the project plan up to date

Facilitate project meetings and collaboration with Scrum Teams and other stakeholders

What you haveRequired minimum qualifications include:

1 to 3 years of commensurate experience

Excellent written/verbal communication skills

Proven ability to build a strong partnership and trust with Project Managers and Directors within an organization

Highly organized and able to manage a large number of tasks at once

Able to work independently, seeking guidance at appropriate times

Aptitude with financial data, attention to detail

Strong interpersonal, analytical, influencing, and prioritization skills

Knowledge of MS Office 2010 (PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook) plus MS Project 2010

In addition, ideal candidates will also have the following desired qualifications:

BA/BS degree

Strong knowledge of SharePoint and Visio

Background experience in financial services industry

Experience with and understanding of various software development methodologies, including Agile/Scrum

Project management experience with emphasis on software development and business process redesign, including knowledge of technical environments

Knowledge of JIRA and Confluence

Apply for this jobRefer a friendWhy Schwab?At Schwab, “Own Your Tomorrow” embodies everything we do! We are committed to helping our employees unleash their potential and achieve their dreams. Our employees get to play a central role in disrupting a multi-trillion-dollar industry, creating a better, more modern way to build and manage wealth. We’re a modern financial services firm that stands apart from the industry, where you can go as far as your ambition takes you.Hear from employees:: a package designed to empower your health, wealth, career and life.Schwab is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.As an equal employment opportunity employer, our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to any status that is protected by law.Schwab is also an affirmative action employer, focused on advancing women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities in the workplace.We believe diversity and inclusion are part of our success as a company and our purpose of serving every client with passion and integrity.Job Locations US-TX-WestlakeRequisition ID 2020-63204Posted Date 12 hours ago (5/18/2020 9:49 AM)Category Product & Project ManagementPosition Type Full time