Project Coordinator

Overview

Seeking a meticulous Project Coordinator to assist with diverse IT projects based in Michigan. This long-term contract position is aimed at ensuring effective organization of project activities, alignment of stakeholders, and continuity of deliverables across end-user computing and infrastructure domains. The ideal candidate will combine strong coordination capabilities with sufficient technical understanding to liaise efficiently between business partners and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage coordination of timelines, tasks, and milestones across multiple ongoing IT projects to promote consistent progress and clear ownership.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation by tracking risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies, and action items to ensure accuracy and currency.
• Organize and document outcomes of status meetings, including decisions and next steps, to keep teams aligned with priorities.
• Act as a central coordinator connecting technical personnel, business stakeholders, external vendors, and project sponsors.
• Monitor project deliverables and proactively flag scheduling obstacles or delays that could impact results.
• Prepare succinct project updates and communications to keep stakeholders informed on progress, priorities, and outstanding issues.
• Support project managers and technical leads daily by following up on tasks and helping to drive work towards completion.
• Ensure organization and maintenance of project files, documentation, and collaboration platforms.
• Assist with various IT initiatives including software deployments, licensing projects, OS upgrades, onboarding readiness, user adoption efforts, and infrastructure activities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Prior experience supporting IT projects in roles such as Project Coordinator, Project Administrator, or junior project manager.
• Basic understanding of project management concepts like scope management, scheduling, budgeting awareness, and risk/issue monitoring.
• Cognizance of working with both technical and business audiences while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent organizational aptitude with strong attention to detail and independent follow-through capability.
• Effective communication skills with confidence to facilitate discussions, document updates, and keep stakeholders well informed.
• Hands-on experience using Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Excel, and Office 365 within project contexts.
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies and familiarity with project tracking tools such as Microsoft Project, Project Server, or RAID logs.
• General knowledge of IT infrastructure, workplace technology, desktop support, or end-user computing concepts sufficient to manage related workstreams.

Additional Information

This role is a long-term temporary contract based in Troy, Michigan, requiring onsite presence. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Contract employees can access benefits including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, and are eligible for a 401(k) plan.

Robert Half is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.