IO Datasphere, Inc. has been providing project management, software development and IT staff augmentation services to our clients in the Midwest and throughout the U.S. since 1996. We are an approved vendor on contract to provide software development and IT staff augmentation services for the States of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. We also provide these services to businesses, as well as local and county governments, in the Midwest and nationwide.

Our client is looking for a Project Coordinator to support the planning and execution of complex, large-scale IT initiatives. This role requires a strong understanding of project management processes, effective coordination skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery, in alignment with business objectives and enterprise standards.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in coordinating one or more large, complex IT projects, typically lasting longer than 6 months, involving 20 or more team members, and requiring regular communication and coordination with stakeholders at various levels.
• Support adherence to the Agency s project management methodologies, including investment management, and systems engineering methodology.
• Aid in organizing cross-functional teams through all phases of project planning and execution, including the creation of integrated schedules, risk management plans, and budget tracking.
• Track and report on project progress related to scope, quality, schedule, and budget. Highlight any potential issues or risks to senior leadership in a timely manner.
• Assist in planning long-term project milestones and releases to support organizational strategic goals, ensuring alignment with broader enterprise initiatives.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to understand technical requirements, ensuring project activities align with business needs while adhering to best practices and industry standards.
• Help implement structured change management practices, including supporting stakeholder engagement efforts to ensure the successful adoption of project deliverables.
• Assisting in integrating change management principles from the start of the project.
• Collaborating with stakeholder engagement teams to develop communication plans, facilitate training sessions, and monitor organizational readiness.
• Supporting stakeholders at all levels to reduce resistance, align expectations, and ensure successful long-term user adoption of new systems and processes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with experience working alongside Agency Leadership.
• Ability to contribute to both technical delivery and change management efforts within complex environments.

NOTE: Local candidates only. RCandidates must be located within 2 hours of Lansing MI at time of submission. Relocation not allowed. Resource will be working a hybrid schedule. NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week.

Location: Lansing, MI (Hybrid 2 days per week)

Contract: 1 year

Skills Required:

• Proven ability to assist in coordinating large, cross-functional teams and supporting high-visibility projects with medium to high risk.
• Experience supporting vendor-managed projects with integrated technical components and a variety of stakeholder groups.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field

*** Rate depends on experience

*** Local candidates only

*** Candidates authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We can accept H1b, , TN, and other valid work visas for IT. However, we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.

*** Companies submitting candidates should only submit direct W2 employees for this position.

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