Agile Project Coordinator - Contract Remote Role

Overview

We are seeking an Agile Project Coordinator to support a furniture retail client with their multi-workstream commerce modernization initiative. This is a fully remote opportunity based in the US, working core hours aligned to EST. The contract is expected to last at least 9 months, with potential extensions and a possibility of conversion to a permanent role (not guaranteed).

Role Purpose

The primary objective of this role is to introduce structure and enhance visibility within a large-scale program focused on Point-of-Sale and customer care migration to Shopify. The coordinator will collaborate across various teams including product, engineering, QA, and delivery while maintaining synchronization with system integration partners who operate in two-week sprint cycles.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the RAID log encompassing risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies, ensuring information is current and actionable.
• Oversee cross-team dependencies, identify blockers promptly, and drive issue resolution.
• Manage action items, provide status reports, and follow up to ensure progress.
• Assist with tracking change requests and budget monitoring.
• Administer Jira boards and Confluence spaces, including backlog maintenance and hygiene.

Required Experience and Skills

• Previous experience coordinating or managing technology-related projects within an Agile environment.
• Ability to act as an effective liaison between multiple organizational departments.
• Hands-on experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Proficiency with project management software like Microsoft Project or Smartsheet.
• Comfortable creating and managing simple spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience facilitating or assisting with Agile sprint sessions.
• Possession of a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification is a plus.

Additional Information

Compensation is offered between $35 and $45 per hour on a W2 basis, depending on experience. Additional discretionary bonuses may be available. Benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans may also be accessible through the company’s offerings.

The position is new and critical for program success, with opportunities to progress into Scrum Master roles as the initiative expands.

Equal opportunity employment is emphasized, with a commitment to inclusion and provision of reasonable accommodations. Candidates agree to representation and confidentiality conditions upon application.