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Eliassen Group Project Coordinator in Johnston, Rhode Island
Project Coordinator
Johnston, RI
Type: Contract
Category: Program/Project Management
Industry: Insurance
Reference ID: JN -032025-101240
Date Posted: 03/16/2025
Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/2kGrJd
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Hybrid role in Johnston RI
The Engineering & Research (E&R) Department is seeking a Project Coordinator. This position reports to the Staff SVP of Research, though will support the overall E&R leadership and portfolio, and is responsible for supporting the planning, implementation and tracking of department projects. They support department leadership by monitoring and tracking health and progress of all projects within a portfolio. This includes supporting intake, administration of project management tools and portfolio reporting. They also work closely with program/project managers to ensure that all aspects of a project are completed on time, within budget, to the satisfaction of stakeholders and in adherence to standards. They create project plans, monitor project progress, communicate updates to team members and management, produce reporting and metrics.
Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $40 - $45 / hr. w2
Responsibilities:
Design, prepare and distribute regular portfolio, program or department wide reports
Manage and monitor intake process including facilitating prioritization and approval of new requests
Collaborate with leads on charters, budget reporting and resource allocation
Ensure department leadership is aware and aligned on project health and other identified portfolio activities
Serve as administrator of project management tool (Workfront) which includes managing user access, developing reports and ensuring overall hygiene of projects within the portfolio
Partner with PMs to develop and maintain project documentation including status reports, project plans, stakeholder registry, risk/issue log and change requests
Follow-up with project leadership and project team members on overdue tasks and activities
Ensure compliance with processes, standards and document storage/archive guidelines
Coordinate and support meetings, working sessions and event scheduling
Capture and summarize meeting outcomes, takeaways and action items
Support leads to coordinate execution of vendor management activities such as contract reviews, information security assessments, approvals and onboarding
Support development, tracking and reporting of success metrics for project within the portfolio
Support development and distribution of project communications including PowerPoint presentations
Work with leads to drive continuous improvement in project practices and processes
Experience Requirements:
1-3 years of experience in project coordinator role with successful track record
Experience in supporting medium- and large-scale projects
Strong organizational and communication skills
Experience with a project management tool (e.g., Workfront) a plus
Strong relationship-building with leadership and internal stakeholders
Bachelor's degree required
Technical Ability: Knowledge of standard project management best practices. Knowledge of and experience with standard documentation and project management tools (e.g., Workfront, Excel, PowerPoint) and able to learn and adapt effectively to new operational tools
Communication: Ability to clearly and effectively convey information (written and oral presentation), actively listen to partners, and collaborate with team members to ensure project objectives are met
Planning & Organizing: Effective at managing tasks, prioritizing responsibilities, and maintaining accurate documentation to ensure project efficiency and success
Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex information, identify problems or opportunities and present options for evaluation by leads
Partnership Building: Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Ability to muti-task and work under pressure
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.
Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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