ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES / ADMIN SVC GEN/MULTI - IT PROJECT COORDINATOR

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES / ADMIN SVC GEN/MULTI - IT PROJECT COORDINATOR Job #: 3423 Pay Rate: Not Specified Job type: contractor Location: New Brunswick, NJ Responsibilities: Assist in planning work priorities. Assist with the coordination of specific, simple tasks and activity coordination assistance within the work-stream of a project. Review the existing Project Lifecycle Management process, coordinating modifications and assisting with the rollout of the streamlined process. Compile project status reports, coordinate project schedules, manage project meetings, and identify and resolve 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 coordination of information to support 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. Qualifications: PMI certification. Excellent communication and analytical skills. Project management knowledge and practical experience with large software projects. Very strong experience with Microsoft Project application (server version preferred) and Office Professional Suite. Experience with Software Development Lifecycle. Knowledge of MS Project and MS Visio. General knowledge of IT functions and disciplines. Education: Advanced degree or equivalent work experience required, preferably in IT Project Management. #J-18808-Ljbffr