Project Coordinator

Merkle Inc.; København; Hybrid; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Merkle, a dentsu company, in Copenhagen, Denmark, is seeking a Project Coordinator at the early PM career stage to support a Project Manager on 1–2 projects and assist with PMO tasks. You will help bridge experience, data, engineering and client teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

This hybrid role offers hands‑on learning, clear pathways to Project Manager responsibilities, and exposure to governance, scheduling, risk and stakeholder engagement across diverse

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of project coordination or related experience.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Eager to learn and motivated to develop PM capabilities through hands-on experience.
• Collaborative team player who communicates clearly with different audiences.
• Proactive problem-solver who identifies issues early and addresses them with the PM.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the establishment and maintenance of project plans and controls.
• Support project governance and reporting; organise key meetings and provide admin support.
• Develop and maintain the project schedule, including dependencies and resources.
• Monitor project spend and assist with budgeting and business-case updates.
• Establish and maintain project resource planning information for decision-making.
• Support stakeholder engagement and communication logs to keep teams aligned.
• Set up and maintain risk and issue logs; monitor project risks with the PM.
• Provide guidance on project approaches and templates; maintain file management.

Skills

Eagerness to learn

Organisational skills

Collaborative team player

Clear communicator

Proactive problem-solver

Adaptable and resilient

Growth-oriented

Job description

The Project Coordinator enables the smooth running of projects by supporting the Project Manager with the operation of project management processes and activities. You’ll play an important role in ensuring the efficient execution of our projects, acting as the bridge between our experience, data, engineering teams and our clients to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

What You’ll Be Working With

This role is well-suited to someone at the early stages of their Project Management path or transitioning into project management from another field. You’re looking to gain hands‑on exposure to projects and build toward taking ownership of projects independently.

Our intention is to have you work alongside a Project Manager on 1-2 projects, whilst working with PMO tasks for another programme or group of projects. This approach allows for knowledge of different setups as well as showing how the business and our clients operate in reality, thereby providing a broad base on which to build your experience.

You demonstrate:

• Eagerness to learn and advance, showing curiosity and motivation to develop project management capabilities
• Conscientious approach to supporting project delivery and your colleagues
• Organisational skills and attention to detail in managing project documentation and processes
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across different teams and stakeholders
• Beginner-level capabilities across core PM disciplines, with developing intermediate skills in Quality Reviews & Assurance

Don’t meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply if you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to develop your project management capabilities.

Core Responsibilities

Project Plans & Controls: Assist in the establishment and maintenance of project plans and controls, as defined by the Project Manager, to enable effective project planning and controls aligned to stakeholder needs and organisational standards.

Project Governance & Reporting: Support the Project Manager in establishing project governance aligned with project/programme governance arrangements. Organize key project meetings and provide administrative support. Define and maintain project reporting requirements and cadence; ensure other related organisational tasks are carried out efficiently. Monitor project progress and compliance with regards to organizational policies, security, health and safety, equality and diversity, stakeholder continuity and planning.

Project Scheduling: Support the Project Manager with the development and maintenance of the project schedule for activities required to successfully complete the project, including dependencies, resource requirements, and constraints.

Project Financial Control: Monitor project spend and support with the compilation of budgets and update/tracking of the business case, where applicable.

Project Resource Planning: Establish and maintain project resource planning, providing information for effective decision‑making to the Project Manager.

Stakeholder Engagement: Support the setup and maintenance of the project stakeholder and communications logs. Help ensure stakeholders are kept informed and aligned.

Project Risks & Issues Management: Set up and maintain project risk and issue logs through periodic risk reviews. Support the Project Manager in monitoring and managing project risks.

Guidance & Support: Provide advice and guidance to the project team on application of agreed project approaches, tools, forms and templates appropriate for organisational context and project. Set up and maintain project file management using robust version control.

What Success Looks Like

• Your Project Manager relies on you to keep projects organised and running smoothly
• Project documentation, schedules, and reports are accurate and up to date
• Meetings are well‑organised and productive, with clear actions and follow‑ups
• You’re developing your PM skills and taking on increasing responsibility over time
• Team members seek your support for project processes and documentation

Who You Are

• Early in your PM career: You have 0-2 years of project coordination or related experience (or are transitioning from another field with transferable skills)
• Highly organised: You have excellent attention to detail and can manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Eager to learn: You’re genuinely curious about project management and motivated to develop your capabilities through hands‑on experience
• Collaborative team player: You work well with others, support your colleagues generously, and contribute positively to team culture
• Clear communicator: You can communicate effectively with different audiences and document information clearly
• Proactive problem‑solver: You identify issues early and work with your Project Manager to address them
• Adaptable and resilient: You’re comfortable working in a dynamic environment and can adjust to changing priorities
• Growth‑oriented: You’re building toward Project Manager responsibilities and actively seeking opportunities to expand your skills

What You’ll Learn

Working alongside experienced Project Managers, you’ll develop expertise in:

• Project planning and scheduling fundamentals across different methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
• Risk and issue management processes in real project contexts
• Stakeholder communication and coordination across cross‑functional teams
• Budget tracking, forecasting, and resource planning
• Governance frameworks and how they enable successful delivery
• How to support diverse project types from commerce builds to CXM strategy work
• The progression path from coordinator to Project Manager to senior delivery roles

What We Offer

• Work that matters: ownership of delivery on some of our largest B2B and B2C projects, and a voice in how we shape the way we run projects across the Nordics
• The full breadth to grow: data, CX, commerce, technology, media, content and design in one integrated company, with capabilities recognised as leading by industry analysts
• A global network with local roots: one of Denmark’s leading digital agencies, with offices in Copenhagen and Aarhus, and part of Merkle’s 16,000+ people in 30+ countries and the wider dentsu network
• Room to grow: continuous learning and development, and opportunities across the global Merkle and dentsu network
• Flexibility and balance: hybrid working and flexible hours
• An inclusive, collaborative culture where ideas are valued and everyone is welcome
• Competitive salary and benefits. Your recruiter will share the full package

Merkle, a dentsu company, powers the experience economy. For over 35 years, Merkle has placed people at the heart of its digital business transformation approach. As the only integrated experience consultancy with a heritage in data science and business performance, Merkle delivers holistic, end‑to‑end experiences that drive growth, engagement, and loyalty. Recognized as a “Leader” by top industry analysts in categories such as digital transformation, commerce, experience design, engineering, technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM, loyalty, and customer data management, Merkle operates in 30+ countries with over 16,000 employees. Learn more at www.merkle.com .

Diversity and Inclusion

At dentsu, we believe in the power of diversity. We welcome all applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Contact

We look forward to receiving your application for any questions, please contact the TA in charge of this role: Maryna Hytten, Talent Acquisition Partner, EMEA, NE by email at:[e-mail].