We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa. In this long-term contract position, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of IT Security and Risk Management initiatives. This role requires strong organizational skills, effective communication, and a proactive approach to managing schedules, documentation, and project outcomes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including milestones, resource calendars, and dependencies, to ensure smooth project execution.<br>• Facilitate team meetings such as stand-ups and status updates, while preparing agendas, tracking action items, and ensuring timely follow-ups.<br>• Coordinate disaster recovery efforts, including updates to recovery plans, scheduling exercises, and tracking remediation tasks in line with audit requirements.<br>• Assist in implementing security awareness programs by organizing campaigns, reviewing content, tracking participation metrics, and providing leadership summaries.<br>• Support budgeting processes by tracking financial plans, monitoring variances, and preparing detailed reports for leadership.<br>• Manage governance and compliance tasks by ensuring documentation aligns with policies and is audit-ready.<br>• Identify areas for process improvement, proposing efficient templates and workflows to enhance project coordination.<br>• Utilize tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, or SharePoint to track progress and maintain accurate records.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders across teams to ensure alignment on objectives and deliverables.<br>• Prepare and present dashboards, reports, and summaries to provide clear visibility into project status and outcomes.
• At least 1 year of experience in project coordination or a similar role, preferably within technology or process change environments.<br>• Strong organizational and communication skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.<br>• Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, SharePoint, Excel, and PowerPoint.<br>• Experience with diagramming tools like Visio and familiarity with Smartsheet or Project is a plus.<br>• Ability to work proactively and efficiently under deadlines, with a service-oriented mindset.<br>• Familiarity with financial services, insurance, or other regulated industries is preferred.<br>• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and adapting to ambiguity.<br>• Demonstrated ability to track deliverables, ensure audit compliance, and manage budgets effectively.
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- West Des Moines, IA
- onsite
- Temporary
- - USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa. In this long-term contract position, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of IT Security and Risk Management initiatives. This role requires strong organizational skills, effective communication, and a proactive approach to managing schedules, documentation, and project outcomes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including milestones, resource calendars, and dependencies, to ensure smooth project execution.<br>• Facilitate team meetings such as stand-ups and status updates, while preparing agendas, tracking action items, and ensuring timely follow-ups.<br>• Coordinate disaster recovery efforts, including updates to recovery plans, scheduling exercises, and tracking remediation tasks in line with audit requirements.<br>• Assist in implementing security awareness programs by organizing campaigns, reviewing content, tracking participation metrics, and providing leadership summaries.<br>• Support budgeting processes by tracking financial plans, monitoring variances, and preparing detailed reports for leadership.<br>• Manage governance and compliance tasks by ensuring documentation aligns with policies and is audit-ready.<br>• Identify areas for process improvement, proposing efficient templates and workflows to enhance project coordination.<br>• Utilize tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, or SharePoint to track progress and maintain accurate records.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders across teams to ensure alignment on objectives and deliverables.<br>• Prepare and present dashboards, reports, and summaries to provide clear visibility into project status and outcomes.
- 2025-12-01T14:48:58Z