IT Project Coordinator

Job Title: IT Project Coordinator Location: Chicago, ILDuration: 6 Months with possible extensions Description:

• Assist in planning work priorities.
• Assist with the coordination of specific, simple tasks and activity coordination assistance within the work-stream of a project.
• This Project Coordinator will be assisting with the review of the existing Project Lifecycle Management process, coordinating modifications and assisting with the rollout of the streamlined process.

• Compiles project status reports, coordinates project schedules, manages project meetings, and identifies and resolves technical problems.
• Assist in project communications; issue straightforward communications to limited audiences.
• Work under supervision in coordinating specific components and project work activities.
• Assist in assuring effective transition into production as appropriate.
• Manage simple tasks and provide activity coordination assistance.
• Manage issues in a reactive fashion.
• Accurate communications in person and in writing.
• Compile data to complete various reporting deliverables.
• Gather and publish/report defined metrics data relating to project attributes.
• Assist the Project Manager (PM) in the coordination of information to support the project design and planning.
• Document and track results of discussions, project planning sessions, risk mitigation plans, and modifications to project plan documents.
• Assist the PM in coordinating estimations.
• Assist in project risk assessment and contingency planning.
• Assist the PM in producing project communications as needed.
• Participate in and provide input to ongoing project methodology process improvement efforts.
• Ensure organization readiness by incorporating appropriate planning, communications, and mitigation activities.

• Excellent communication and analytical skills

• Project management knowledge and practical experience with a SDLC

• Experience with Microsoft Project and MS Office Suite
• Experience with Software Development
• General knowledge of IT functions and disciplines