Job Description :
Direct client req.
We are looking AZ local candidates only
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Duration 6+ months
Phoenix, AZ - IT - AZED - Information Technology - Project Coordinator
06/30/2019
Resumes must NOT include any branding information
This posting will be closed on 12/14/2018 @ 3:00pm.
AZED does not allow for sub vendoring. All those using a sub vendor relationship will be rejected.
Local Only Candidates –
Resumes must NOT include any branding information
Project Coordinator
Imagine designing world-class online educational experiences for hundreds of thousands of K-12 students, teachers, parents, and school staff in Arizona. The Arizona Department of Education is creating award-winning educational web applications and you can contribute to our success by crafting the very best user interfaces using the bleeding-edge web technologies.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating activities and resources in support of ADE’s technical projects. The fundamental reason for this position is to utilize a variety of technical systems to organize and coordinate IT projects and procedures in order to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Meet with program/project manager to understand all vital aspects of project
Responsible to take input from Program Management Director, business analysts, project managers to develop and maintain the detailed schedule
Develop and maintain detailed project schedule which includes administrative tasks and departments involved in the project what needs to be completed by what date, as well as of team meetings and coordinating with other members
Responsible to track project changes and produces updated site-based schedule as agreed with IT and project management
Assist program/project manager in various activities such as budget monitoring and in meetings with management
Prepare and/or edit meeting minutes, agendas, presentations and tables
File all project documents (hard and soft copies)
Participation in Team Meetings and some stakeholder meetings
Communicating relevant information to all team members, such as change in schedule dates, changes in the project’s requirements
All other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
BS Degree CS or MIS or equivalent experience in related roles
Prior Project Coordinator experience preferred
Familiarity with project management processes
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficient in Microsoft Project; Knowledge of Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) preferred
Demonstrated ability to use discretion and make sound decisions
Ability to excel in a collaborative and distributed team environment
Ability to work with a minimal amount of direction while being pro-active in keeping their management informed of project related issues
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to respectfully question ideas and share a point of view with others in support of the business requirements and needs
Ability to effectively communicate with various levels of employees ranging from entry level to senior leadership
Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time and shift priorities quickly
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong aspiration to learn new technologies
Proven strong relationship-building and communication skills with team members and business users
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Experience in the education industry preferred