Project Coordinator - Female

Contegris; Lahore; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Contegris in Lahore seeks a Junior Project Coordinator to work with Project Managers, Developers, and QA Engineers to keep tasks moving on time. You will track progress, manage blockers, and ensure deliverables meet requirements with organized communication and meticulous follow-up.

This role suits someone proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn software development and project management practices, familiar with Agile/Scrum and modern PM tools, and capable of coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in Project Coordination in software.
• Basic understanding of SDLC.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and sprint workflows.
• Hands-on experience with Jira, ClickUp, Trello, or similar PM tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development and QA activities to ensure smooth execution.
• Track project progress, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitor development lifecycle from coding to deployment.
• Prepare status reports with completed, ongoing, and delayed items.
• Facilitate communication between PM, Dev, QA, Product, and Implementation teams.
• Schedule meetings, document minutes, and follow up on actions.
• Maintain updated project plans, release notes, and documentation.
• Identify issues and escalate to the Project Manager when needed.
• Support release activities and handover readiness.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Follow‑up

Documentation

Multitasking

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / IT / related field

Tools

Jira

ClickUp

Trello

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

We believe successful project delivery starts with effective coordination, clear communication, and consistent follow-ups.

As a Junior Project Coordinator, you'll work closely with Project Managers, Developers, and QA Engineers to ensure tasks are progressing according to timelines, blockers are addressed, and project deliverables meet the defined requirements. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and interested in software development and project management.

What This Role Does

• Coordinate Development & QA: Coordinate with developers and QA engineers to ensure smooth execution of assigned project activities.
• Track Project Progress: Monitor task status, project timelines, milestones, and deliverables using tools like Jira or ClickUp.
• Monitor Task Movement: Track tasks throughout the development lifecycle, including development, QA testing, bug fixing, retesting, and deployment.
• Follow Up on Deliverables: Coordinate with relevant team members regarding pending tasks, delayed activities, blockers, and dependencies.
• Coordinate Bug Fixes: Track reported bugs, communicate with development and QA teams, and follow up until resolution.
• Prepare Status Reports: Maintain project dashboards and prepare regular updates highlighting completed tasks, ongoing activities, pending items, and delays.
• Facilitate Communication: Act as a coordination point between the Project Manager, Development, QA, Product, and Implementation teams.
• Manage Meetings: Schedule project meetings, sprint discussions, and coordination sessions. Prepare agendas, document meeting minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Maintain Documentation: Keep project plans, task records, progress reports, release notes, and other relevant documentation updated.
• Follow PMO Processes: Ensure teams are following established project management workflows, processes, and reporting standards.
• Identify & Escalate Issues: Identify potential delays, dependencies, and project bottlenecks and elevate them to the Project Manager when required.
• Support Project Delivery: Assist in coordinating release activities and ensuring development and QA deliverables are completed before handover.

Who This Is For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in Project Coordination, preferably in a software house, IT, or SaaS company.
• Basic understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and sprint workflows.
• Understanding of software development, QA testing, bug tracking, and release processes.
• Hands‑on experience with Jira, ClickUp, Trello, or similar project management tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Strong communication, coordination, and follow‑up skills.
• Good reporting, documentation, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate with cross‑functional teams.
• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and willing to learn.

What Won’t Work

This role won't be a fit if you:

• Struggle to coordinate with technical teams or follow up on assigned tasks.
• Lack a basic understanding of software development and testing workflows.
• Have difficulty tracking project progress, deadlines, and pending deliverables.
• Lack attention to detail in maintaining project records and reports.
• Avoid communicating delays, blockers, or project-related issues.
• Prefer working independently without regular team coordination.
• Are unwilling to take ownership of assigned tasks and ensure timely follow-ups.