Project Coordinator

Role : Project Coordinator

Location: New York City, NY

Duration: 12 Months

MOI : Telephonic & Skype

Primary Skills: Agile, SCRUM, Azure DevOps/Boards

Need Candidates with a Minimum of 10 Years of experience. This is an Onsite/Hybrid Model. Need Local or within a 50-mile Radius.

Candidates must have Investment Banking Experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

PROJECT COORDINATION & MANAGEMENT:

• Manage project coordination, execution, and delivery for multiple concurrent initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines
• Develop detailed project plans, manage dependencies, track milestones, and proactively identify and mitigate risks
• Monitor project schedules and resource allocations to ensure timely delivery
• Prepare and present regular status reports, dashboards, and summaries for core project stakeholders
• Prepare and discuss RACI matrices to communicate and mitigate project risks to ensure timely delivery
• Facilitate effective communication, ensuring stakeholder alignment among business users, technical teams, internal leadership, and external partners
• Facilitate change management and ensure alignment with business objectives
• Stay organized by owning and maintaining the Azure Boards ticketing system and running daily calls with development teams

TEAM COORDINATION:

• Schedule and facilitate meetings, prepare agendas, take and disseminate meeting notes, and follow up on action items
• Coordinate resources, internal and external, to ensure smooth execution
• Serve as the primary point of contact among internal IT teams (application development, infrastructure, and QA), stakeholders, and vendors

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & COMMUNICATION:

• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing project outcomes and implementing best practices
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with business and technology partners
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve our processes and tools

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor s degree in finance, economics, computer science, or other relevant field
• Master s degree is a plus

EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years as a project coordinator/manager at a hedge fund, private equity shop, or other financial services firm
• Well-versed in project management and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies and best practices

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Direct experience with Azure DevOps/Boards IS A MUST.
• Experience with Agile principles, Scrum ceremonies, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and velocity tracking
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio or equivalent

CERTIFICATIONS & DOMAIN KNOWLEDGE:

• Certified ScrumMaster or similar certification required
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or similar certifications
• Strong understanding of alternative investments, including private credit, structured products, hedge funds, and derivatives

SOFT SKILLS:

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Strong, proactive communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.