Palmer Group is excited to partner with a leading local financial client to hire an IT Project Coordinator who will play a pivotal role in driving the success of complex technology initiatives. In this position, you will support project execution by fostering collaboration across technical teams and subject matter experts, while assisting the Project Manager in overseeing deliverables, resolving risks and issues, and ensuring alignment across multiple workstreams. The coordinator will manage task dependencies, organize technical review meetings, and support defect resolution efforts in partnership with project leads. This opportunity requires a strong understanding of technical architecture, systems integration, and software development lifecycles, along with excellent leadership, communication, and facilitation skills to maintain project momentum and ensure timely delivery. Apply now!

Work model:

Hybrid

What you will do:

Coordinate with technical leads and subject matter experts to support project deliverables and manage issue escalation
Act as a liaison between workstreams to maintain workflow continuity and alignment
Facilitate vendor discussions and escalate complex issues to project leadership
Communicate progress, impediments, and risks to project leads and the Project Manager while proactively identifying and resolving cross-team challenges
Manage task dependencies and optimize project timelines
Track action items from technical review meetings and ensure follow-through
Collaborate with leads to assist in defect resolution and remediation efforts while providing direction and support to technical teams throughout the project lifecycle
Support technical documentation efforts and ensure consistency with system architecture and design standards
Assist in validating technical solutions against business requirements
Contribute to solution design discussions with technical teams and facilitate technical review meetings across multiple workstreams
Track deliverables, action items, and blockers to sustain project momentum
Ensure timely follow-through on commitments and escalate delays when necessary

What you will need to be successful:

Proven track record in leading or coordinating enterprise-scale technology platform rollouts
Direct, hands-on collaboration with software development and systems engineering teams
Strong background in managing complex technical initiatives involving multiple workstreams and interdependencies

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $36.71 - $44.21 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

Des Moines, IA 50330 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Des Moines, IA 50330: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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