What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator position at MI Technical Solutions?
***This is an in-person position in Chesapeake, VA***
Job Summary: Work with the Wireless Connectivity Solutions team to plan and conduct system and equipment installation projects in various areas.
Responsibilities:
- Create long and short-term plans utilizing project management software
- Establish project key events and milestones and adhere to deadlines per project plans
- Develop project schedules utilizing a company-approved scheduling tool
- Speak to and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, such as clients, sub-contractors, vendors, management, cybersecurity, and network engineering staff during the development, installation, and maintenance of a system
- Delegate project tasks to employees best qualified to complete them
- Make effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with a project
- Serve as a point of contact for teams when multiple units are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergy
- Develop a cost-efficient system for projects by performing a cost-benefit analysis
- Communicate with management and executives to keep the project aligned with company goals
- Perform quality control on the project throughout development and sustainment to maintain the standards expected
- Utilize Agile methodologies to adjust project schedules and targets as needs or financing for the project change
- Compile lessons learned, conduct root cause analysis, risk management, and knowledge management
- Perform other duties within this scope as assigned
Requirements:
- BS/BA in Business Administration or Management related field and 2 years of experience in IT; or equivalent combination of education and experience. In lieu of degree, 6 years direct experience working in Program and/or Project Management required
- Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience leading AIT installations on U.S. Navy ships and/or submarines
- PMP certification is a plus
- Excellent oral and written communications skills, with direct experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders to meet project and program goals.
- Attention to detail, solid organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Office programs, especially MS Project
- Team oriented, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Prior Military experience preferred
- Must have an active DBIDS and/or DoD clearance, or the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
