Project Administrator/Jr. Project Coordinator

Job Description

Project Administrator/Jr. Project Coordinator | TEKsystems

The Tone:
This is a contract to hire role at TEKsystems’ client, located fully onsite in Birmingham, AL. The client is a leader in its industry, experiencing rapid organic growth and expansion through acquisitions. This growth led to the establishment of a Project Management Office (PMO) last year, which implemented a new project management tool and framework for managing projects. This role is an excellent opportunity for an early career individual to gain hands-on experience and learn the fundamentals of project management within a growing PMO.

The TL;DR
• Role: Contract
• Type: Contract to Hire
• Location: Birmingham, AL (On-site)
• Pay: $24–$28 hourly
• Team: PMO Director
• Mission: To support the newly established Project Management Office (PMO) by administering the project management tool and assisting with project coordination efforts.
• Tech Stack: Project Management (PM) tool

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tool Administration: Help administer the new Project Management (PM) tool for the organization.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage stakeholders effectively to ensure project alignment and communication.
• Meeting Coordination: Schedule and coordinate meetings for project teams and stakeholders.
• Project Drive: Actively help drive projects forward within the established PMO framework.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early in career with a strong aspiration to become a Project Manager, demonstrating an understanding of project management terminology and the overall project management process.
• Experience: No prior dedicated project management experience is strictly required for this entry-level role.
• Skills: Project coordination, scheduling meetings, and reporting.
• Bonus: Knowledge of Project Management Professional (PMP) principles is beneficial.