Project Coordinator (U.S. Citizen)

Powerhouse Institute, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerhouse Institute, Inc. is seeking a Project Coordinator for an on-site role in Arlington, VA. The ideal candidate is a U.S. citizen with at least 6+ years of professional experience and 3+ years in project coordination or PM.

Hybrid later possible. Public trust requirement applies. Responsibilities include coordinating schedules, resources, and information; monitoring scope, cost, and schedule; and ensuring quality across digital learning projects with Agile practices and LMS/SCORM

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional work experience in project coordination/management.
• Experience delivering digital learning projects with high-level stakeholders.
• Certified in PMP, ScrumMaster, or PMI-ACP preferred.
• Knowledge of SCORM and learning management systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project schedules, tasks, resources, and information.
• Monitor scope, schedule, and costs to ensure on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to meet quality standards.
• Define requirements, scope, and objectives with stakeholders.
• Prepare action plans with tasks, resources, and timeframes.
• Lead cross-functional team collaboration and task execution.
• Assess risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders and chair meetings.
• Develop and monitor risk management plans and quality control.

Skills

Agile

Communication

Team collaboration

Multi-project management

Education

BS/BA in IT or related

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Planner

Trello

Job description

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NOTE: This is a full-time employment opportunity (No C2C, subcontractor or 1099 engagements, please.). The candidate MUST be a U.S. Citizen and have at a minimum a public trust investigation. This is an on-site opportunity - candidate must be local to the Arlington VA area. This position may shift to a hybrid schedule in the future.

Daily Responsibilities

• Coordinate project schedules, tasks, resources, equipment, and information.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality standards.
• Interact with stakeholders to identify and define project requirements, scope, and objectives.
• Prepare comprehensive action plans for projects, including tasks, resources, and timeframes.
• Orchestrate collaboration and task execution among cross-functional team members (instructional designers, graphic artists, developers, and editors).
• Assess project risks and provides mitigation strategies.
• Act as the point of contact and communicates project status to all stakeholders.
• Chair project meetings and distribute minutes as appropriate.
• Produce and monitors risk management plans, as necessary.
• Ensure project quality standards are met.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses to investigate ongoing or operational issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (no dual status) as mandated by our government client.
• Must possess at a minimum an active public trust investigation.
• Must be local to the Arlington VA area and be on-site full-time. A hybrid schedule may be considered in the future.
• 6+ years of professional work experience.
• 3+ years of demonstrated work experience as a Project Manager, Project Coordinator, or similar role.
• This position requires experience above the entry level since the ideal candidate may be assigned to work with high-level officials to ensure that critical/time-sensitive training is delivered efficiently and effectively.
• Must have experience managing digital learning projects from conception to delivery.
• Must have experience with Agile methodologies.
• Must have experience with project management tools including and not limited to Microsoft Project, Microsoft Planner, and Trello.
• Must have experience estimating the level of effort for technology-based learning projects.
• Must have experience tracking project metrics, including and not limited to burn-down rates, earned value, and estimates to completion.
• Must have ability to concurrently manage multiple projects under tight time requirements.
• Possess a project management certification including and not limited to PMP, ScrumMaster, or PMI-ACP.
• Knowledge of SCORM and learning management systems.
• Solid understanding of Section 508 accessibility guidelines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team and stakeholder environment.
• BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Information Sciences, or related IT discipline. Additional years of related professional experience can be substituted for a BS/BA degree.

Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, location, and other business and organizational needs. ($95-100k)