Project Coordinator

Lockton Companies; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading health insurance

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

Lockton Companies is seeking a Project Coordinator in Dallas, Texas. In this role, you will help plan, organize, and execute key projects while providing reporting and support. Ideal candidates have strong organizational skills, experience in project management, and a collaborative approach to enhance operations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years in project management or operations. Familiarity with healthcare datasets is preferred. Join Lockton and be a part of a caring culture dedicated to growth and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in project management, operations, or process improvement.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects from planning through execution.
• PMP, CAPM, or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support priority projects, ensuring smooth execution.
• Coordinate meetings and document decisions.
• Track KPIs and project metrics for visibility into performance.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Planner

Asana

Power BI

Microsoft 365

Job description

At Lockton, we’re passionate about helping our people achieve their ultimate potential. Our people are curious, action-oriented and always striving to make ourselves and those around us better. We’re active listeners working to ensure understanding and problem solvers developing innovative solutions. If you can see yourself delivering excellent service to clients, giving back to our communities and being a part of our caring culture, you belong here.

As the Project Coordinator, you will help plan, organize, and execute key projects, provide reporting and follow‑up support, and contribute to continuous improvement in day‑to‑day operations. If you are organized, collaborative, and motivated to help teams move work forward, Lockton wants to hear from you.

Project Management

• Support priority projects, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with operational and business goals.
• Help define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in partnership with business leaders and project stakeholders.
• Maintain project plans, track milestones, surface risks or dependencies, and support accountability across project teams.
• Coordinate meetings, document decisions, and track action items and follow‑ups.

Operational & Strategic Support

• Support the execution of strategic initiatives, operational priorities, and process improvement efforts.
• Help identify trends, risks, and opportunities that may impact project delivery or operational performance.
• Contribute to practical solutions that improve workflows, reduce friction, and support efficient execution.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality in executive discussions.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work with business partners and team leaders to support operational efficiency and project execution.
• Help align stakeholders around project goals, timelines, decisions, and next steps.
• Bring structure and clarity to cross‑functional projects by organizing workstreams, tracking progress, and communicating updates.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs), project metrics, and operational data to support visibility into performance.
• Assist in identifying trends, risks, and opportunities that may inform operational decisions or project priorities.
• Prepare insights, summaries, and recommendations to support business decision‑making.
• Develop reports, presentations, and project updates for leadership review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in project management, operations, business support, or process improvement.
• Familiarity with healthcare/employee benefits insurance datasets and terminology preferred.
• Experience managing or supporting cross‑functional projects from planning through execution.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Adaptable and flexible in response to evolving business needs and shifting priorities.
• Experience with project governance, steering committees, executive stakeholder management.
• High level of professionalism, with the ability to handle sensitive business information discreetly and confidentially.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear updates and presentations.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to organize information and support practical recommendations.
• PMP (Project Management Professional), CAPM, or similar certification a plus.
• Experience using project management tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Planner, Asana, Monday.com, or similar platforms.
• Experience with data analysis, reporting, or performance measurement tools; Power BI or Alteryx experience a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 for Enterprise applications, including Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockton Companies is proud to provide everyone an equal opportunity to grow and advance. We are committed to an inclusive culture and environment where our people, clients and communities are treated with respect and dignity.

At Lockton, supporting diversity, equity and inclusion is ingrained in our values, and we believe that we are at our best when we fully embrace everyone. We strive to cultivate a caring culture that learns from, celebrates and thrives because of our breadth of differences. As such, we recognize that recruiting, developing and retaining people with diverse backgrounds and experiences is vital and enabling our people to thrive personally and professionally is critical to our long‑term success.

Benefits

At Lockton, we empower you to be true to yourself in all that you do. Your success is our success, and we provide opportunities to help you grow and create a rewarding career path, however you envision it.

We are ready to meet you where you are today, and as your needs change over time. In addition to industry‑leading health insurance, we offer additional options to support your overall health and wellbeing.