Business Operations Specialist

Job Title: Business Operations Specialist - Project Coordinator
Location-Type: Hybrid (Baltimore, MD - 4 days onsite, Monday-Thursday)
Start Date Is: ASAP
Duration: 6-Month Contract (Potential Extension)
Compensation Range: $35/hr - $40/hr W2
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship .

Job Description:
We are seeking a Project Coordinator to support a large-scale enterprise initiative within the Middle Office organization of a leading global asset management firm. This individual will work closely with Project Managers to coordinate project activities, maintain project documentation, track timelines, and communicate with cross-functional stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.


This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in Project Management or PMO while gaining exposure to high-impact technology and operations initiatives.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Coordinate project activities across multiple workstreams
• Maintain project plans, action logs, risks, issues, and dependencies
• Track project milestones and ensure deliverables remain on schedule
• Prepare executive status reports, PowerPoint presentations, and meeting materials
• Document meeting notes, action items, and project decisions
• Manage project tasks and IT tickets using JIRA or similar tools
• Partner with business, operations, technology, and vendor teams to coordinate deliverables
• Support testing coordination and implementation activities
• Escalate project risks and blockers as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field
• 3 years of Project Coordination, PMO, Project Analyst, or Junior Project Management experience
• Experience supporting technology, operations, or business transformation initiatives
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams skills
• Experience using JIRA, MS Project, or similar project management tools
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Financial services, banking, or asset management experience
• Experience working in Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid environments
• PMO or implementation project experience
• Experience preparing executive-level status reporting
• Exposure to technology implementations or system migrations