Project Management Coordinator

First County Bank; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

First County Bank in Stamford, CT is seeking a Project Management Coordinator to join the Administrative Services team. You will assist in coordinating and administering assigned corporate projects, including tracking, reporting, and ensuring successful completion of Bank projects.

The role requires 2–3 years of related experience, a degree in project management or business administration, and proficiency with MS Office. Candidates with CAPM/PMP/MPM are a plus.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, or related field.
• 2–3 years related experience.
• CAPM/PMP/MPM certification is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office/Office 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between the project teams and management.
• Maintain the Project Management Dashboard and applicable workbook for each Bank project, ensuring documentation and timelines align.
• Assist Project Manager with project planning and lifecycle activities, documenting goals, scope, timelines, resources, risks, and deliverables.
• Coordinate project activities; facilitate communication among sponsors, stakeholders, vendors, and team members to support timely completion.
• Schedule and facilitate project team meetings, prepare agendas, record minutes, track action items, and follow up on tasks.
• Monitor project progress and prepare status reports for management and stakeholders.
• Identify, track, and report risks, issues, and outcomes, escalating as needed.
• Attend governance meetings as assigned by management.
• Perform project-related research and analysis to support objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in project management or related field

Tools

MS Office/Office 365

Job description

At First County Bank, You + We = Team

At First County Bank,

YOU - Bring your talent, hunger to learn and desire to grow.

WE - Will provide you with the training and experience you need to become a Trusted Advisor to your clients.

TEAM - As part of the FCB team, you will share in the satisfaction of working for a respected 170-year-old institution with deep community roots and a tradition of giving back.

First County Bank - It's where you belong!

We are looking for a Project Management Coordinator to join our Administrative Services team! This individual will assist in the coordination and administration of assigned corporate projects, including, but not limited to tracking, reporting, and ensuring successful completion of Bank projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between the project teams and management.
• Maintain the Project Management Dashboard and applicable workbook for each Bank project, ensuring all project documentation is organized and that project activities align with established timelines, milestones, and deliverable requirements.
• Assist Project Manager with project planning and project lifecycle activities, including documenting and monitoring project goals, scope, timelines, resource allocation and utilization, risks, and deliverables.
• Coordinate project activities; Facilitate communication among project sponsors, stakeholders, vendors, and project team members to support the timely completion of project objectives and deliverables.
• Schedule and facilitate project team meetings, including preparing and distributing meeting agendas, recording and sending meeting minutes, tracking action items, and following up to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Monitor project progress and prepare status reports and related documentation for Project Manager, stakeholders, and management.
• Identify, track, and report project risks, issues, and outcomes, escalating concerns through appropriate management channels when necessary.
• Attend Project Management Sub-Committee, IT Steering Committee, and other project governance meetings as assigned by management.
• Perform project-related research, analysis, and other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, or related field, plus at least 2-3 years related experience.
• Professional certification in project management (i.e. CAPM, PMP, MPM, etc.) is a plus.
• Must be technologically astute with strong proficiency in MS Office/Office 365 application suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have accountability and a sense of urgency; Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities is critical.
• Must be a proven collaborator with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, as well as time management and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving and strategic thinking skills.

Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements for the position will not be considered. Salary commensurate with experience. Wage Range: $68,100 to $80,000