Project Planning Specialist

Sales Match; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 44,083 - 57,859; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible hours

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading project management firm is looking for a Remote Project Planning Specialist to lead and coordinate the planning process for multiple projects. The ideal candidate excels in strategic planning, communication, and problem-solving, with strong experience in project management tools like MS Project and Asana. This role offers competitive hourly pay between $32 and $42, along with benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and flexible hours in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Planning Specialist, Project Planner, or similar role.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans.
• Collaborate with teams to define deliverables and milestones.
• Monitor project progress and make adjustments as needed.

Skills

Project planning

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Asana

Job description

About the job Project Planning Specialist

Job Title: Remote Project Planning Specialist

Hourly Pay: $32 - $42/hour

Summary:

We’re hiring a highly organized Project Planning Specialist to lead and coordinate the planning process across multiple projects. In this role, you'll work with project managers and teams to develop detailed plans, allocate resources, and monitor progress. If you excel at strategic planning, communication, and problem-solving, we want you on our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans aligned with goals, budgets, and timelines
• Collaborate with teams to define deliverables, tasks, milestones, and resource needs
• Break down projects into actionable tasks with clear timelines and assignments
• Monitor progress, update schedules, and adjust plans in response to project changes
• Facilitate resource planning to ensure projects remain on time and within budget
• Lead planning meetings and maintain clear communication with stakeholders

Identify risks and bottlenecks; implement strategies to minimize delays

Track and report on project performance and milestones

• Support project managers with reporting, proposals, and status presentations

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Project Planning Specialist, Project Planner, or similar role
• Expertise in planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Asana, or similar)
• Excellent time management, organization, and multitasking skills

Strong communication and leadership abilities

Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously

Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Familiarity with budget tracking and risk mitigation strategies

Competitive hourly pay: $32 - $42

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays

Career development and growth opportunities

Flexible hours and remote work options

A collaborative and supportive team culture