What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator/Facilitator position at Platinum Technologies?
Who we are.
Platinum Technologies is a Northern Virginia based integrated solutions firm that specializes in Cybersecurity, Cloud and Digital Services to the Public Sector. Our team solves hard problems and helps our Mission Partners achieve their goals. If you are self-motivated, possess demonstrated learning agility, and are passionate about delivering high-quality work products – we want to hear from you.
We lead with technical expertise, but that is just the tip of the iceberg – the ‘Why’ matters. At Platinum, we don’t hire people to do a job. We provide professional and leadership development to complement our self-motivated domain experts. Our teammates are dot-connecting leaders that operate in a mutually accountable environment to deliver thought leadership, expert technical analysis, and quality execution for our clients.
You.
Platinum Technologies currently has an opportunity for a Project Coordinator/Facilitator to support federal customers by leading project planning, stakeholder engagement, and contractor management. This role will be responsible for collaborating with federal staff and business unit (BU) representatives to define project requirements, track progress, and successful execution of initiatives
This role is REMOTE. Candidate must reside in the United States. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
What you get to do.
- Collaborate with federal staff and BU representatives to identify project requirements using Human-Centered Design (HCD) and other methodologies.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, outlining objectives, scope, timelines, risks, and key milestones.
- Facilitate project meetings, including workshops and collaborative sessions with cross-ITA staff.
- Ensure timely execution of project deliverables while managing risks and dependencies.
- Track project component status and maintain clear communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Facilitate contractor meetings to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Provide monthly progress reports summarizing project status, accomplishments, risks, and next steps.
- Manage communication with executive leadership, ensuring transparency and accountability in project execution.
- Lead recruitment efforts for contractors, ensuring the selection of qualified candidates .
- Monitor contractor performance and address low to medium-impact performance concerns proactively.
- Ensure project deadlines are met by identifying blockers and facilitating solutions.
Required Skills.
- B.S./B.A. Degree
- Minimum six (6) years’ experience
- Able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
- Proven experience as a Project Coordinator in a government or IT environment.
- Strong expertise in project planning, stakeholder engagement, and performance management.
- Experience with Human-Centered Design (HCD) and requirements gathering methodologies.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and reporting skills.
- Proficiency with project management tools such as JIRA, Microsoft Project, or similar.
- PMP, PgMP, or Agile certifications (CSM, SAFe) preferred.
- Experience working with federal agencies or government contracting.
- Knowledge of IT transformation and digital modernization initiatives.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information.
