PROJECT COORDINATOR - REMOTE

Location: Remote

Job Type: Full Time / Contract

Work Authorization: No C2C or Sponsorship

The A.C.Coy company has an immediate opening for a Project Coordinator.  Ideal candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of experience supporting, coordinating or managing IT projects in a corporate setting.  An Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science or related field is also required.  Completion of a recognized project management certification program (Google Project Management Certification or similar program)  or relevant industry certification (CAPM, CSM, or similar foundational PM qualification) is preferred.

** Qualified candidates must be located in EST timezone**

• Play a key role in delivering operational and administrative support to the Project Manager (PM), contributing directly to initiatives that advance Client’s strategy
• Plan, implement, and maintain a repository system for all project research and documents
• Research, plan, schedule, and manage supporting activities related to overall project deliverables
• Track and update project deliverables, ensuring status visibility is current and accurate for progress reporting
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with cross-functional Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to facilitate project progress and gather necessary inputs
• Execute assigned project tasks and manage smaller project initiatives under the direct supervision of the Project Manager
• Draft high-quality project documentation, reports, and project summaries for review and final approval by the Project Manager
• Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate project meetings and workshops, managing invitations, agendas, and distribution of outcomes
• Proactively identify potential risks and operational obstacles in the project flow, acting accordingly to report issues and prevent delays
• Communicate critical project milestones and socialize official documentation to relevant internal sponsors and stakeholders
• Send regular, structured progress reports to project sponsors and stakeholders, maintaining clear and timely status transparency
• Apply appropriate judgment in determining when to escalate issues to senior management
• Pursue continuous learning consistent with movement in job requirements, changes in technology, and organizational shifts

Education:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Information Science or related field 

Certifications:

• Google Project Management Certificate or similar certificate program - Preferred
• CAPM, CSM or similar foundational PM qualification - Preferred

Experience Required:

• Experience supporting, coordinating, or managing IT projects in a professional setting - 1 year minimum

• Foundational understanding of the Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) 

• Core project management principles (e.g., scope, timeline, budget, risk)

• Proficiency with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Teams, SharePoint) 

• Familiarity with work management tools such as Monday.com (Preferred), Asana, Smartsheet

• Experience and knowledge of change management principles and methodologies
• Proven capability to establish and build professional relationships with stakeholders and SMEs to promote cross-functional progress
• Excellent communication skills
• Located in EST timezone