Project Administrator - Contractor

Description

Our largest client is looking to add project administrators to their growing team! This is a great opportunity for someone looking to get their foot in the door within IT and project management.

Summary:

The main function is to assist and support the assigned Project Managers in executing project objectives and deliverables planning the work according to the objectives and assessing and controlling risk for the project.

Job Responsibilities:

- They are responsible for meeting project objectives within established time frames.

Responsibilities Examples but not limited to

- Project Administration/Reporting

- Adds resources to projects

- Maintain risks/issues log and remediation plans

- Completes weekly status report in Clarity under Project Manager direction

- Performs weekly project data quality review

- Updates Project Status in release SharePoint Sites

- Helps create meeting agendas

- Learns and enforces required processes

- Completes required project documentation with Project Manager Review and Approval

- Assists the Project Manager on the Review / Validation of Quarterly Assertions

- Track project expenses invoices against budget

- Assists with financial reporting

- Completes timesheet reviews / ensures timely completion by all on project team

- Coordinates Meetings on behalf of the Project Team

- May facilitate Scrum Ceremonies on Agile Projects when necessary

- Generation of Meeting Minutes and uploads them to PPM Tool / Clarity

- Updates SharePoint Sprint Calendar with vacations ceremonies milestones

- Coordination of Lessons Learned / Retrospectives

Skills:

- Knowledge of IT standards procedures policies

- Basic understanding of Project Management Methodologies PMLC SDLC IDLC

- Basic understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology and practices

- Effective communication skills

- Effective organizational and planning skills

- Accuracy and attention to detail

- Analytical thinking

- Problem solving

- Customer focus

- Helpful professional attitude

- Interpersonal Skills

- Basic understanding of scheduling and resource management

Experience Level

Entry Level