Sr. Project Coordinator

Sr. Project Coordinator

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Summary: The Sr. Project Coordinator role involves managing and coordinating multiple cybersecurity and IT infrastructure projects remotely. The position requires extensive experience with project management tools like JIRA and a strong understanding of technical environments, particularly in cybersecurity. The coordinator will act as a liaison between various teams, ensuring project timelines and deliverables are met while maintaining effective communication with stakeholders. This role is essential for supporting cloud migration strategies and adhering to compliance guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Track and coordinate tasks and timelines across multiple cybersecurity-related and IT infrastructure projects.
  • Manage JIRA tasks, Kanban boards, dashboards, macros, and filters ensuring projects are progressing on schedule and accurately reflecting real-time status.
  • Maintain and generate project tracking reports, key performance metrics, and corrective action plans, when necessary.
  • Coordinate across cross-functional teams acting as the bridge between engineering, cybersecurity, compliance, and business units.
  • Support and manage projects involving ServiceNow Security Operations (SIR, Vulnerability Response, and Vendor Risk Management).
  • Collaborate on cloud strategy and assist in managing Azure-based cloud migrations.
  • Understand project interdependencies and draw connections between similar tasks in different projects to avoid redundancy or conflicts.
  • Serve as a deputy to the Team Manager providing status updates, driving coordination meetings, ensuring timely follow-ups, and representing leadership when needed.
  • Keep task tickets up-to-date and provide cohesive project summaries to stakeholders.
  • Communicate effectively at all organizational levels using both written and verbal communication to break down technical or complex concepts.
  • Monitor and support adherence to project governance involving NIST, CMMC, or CMMI-related compliance guidelines (if applicable).

Key Skills:

  • 10+ years of experience as a Project Coordinator or Program Manager in IT or technical project environments.
  • Strong hands-on experience with JIRA including board creation, dashboard management, filtering, reporting macros, and Kanban methodologies.
  • Background or exposure to technical environments, ideally supporting cybersecurity, security operations, or infrastructure teams.
  • Experience creating and maintaining accurate project documentation, task logs, timelines, and follow-up actions.
  • Proven ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and proactively manage stakeholder expectations.
  • Experience with remote team coordination and asynchronous communication tools (Slack, Teams, Confluence, etc.)

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Sr. Project Coordinator Location: Arlington, VA (100% Remote)
Duration: 12 Months Contract

Key Responsibilities

  • Track and coordinate tasks and timelines across multiple cybersecurity-related and IT infrastructure projects.
  • Manage JIRA tasks, Kanban boards, dashboards, macros, and filters ensuring projects are progressing on schedule and accurately reflecting real-time status.
  • Maintain and generate project tracking reports, key performance metrics, and corrective action plans, when necessary.
  • Coordinate across cross-functional teams acting as the bridge between engineering, cybersecurity, compliance, and business units.
  • Support and manage projects involving ServiceNow Security Operations (SIR, Vulnerability Response, and Vendor Risk Management).
  • Collaborate on cloud strategy and assist in managing Azure-based cloud migrations.
  • Understand project interdependencies and draw connections between similar tasks in different projects to avoid redundancy or conflicts.
  • Serve as a deputy to the Team Manager providing status updates, driving coordination meetings, ensuring timely follow-ups, and representing leadership when needed.
  • Keep task tickets up-to-date and provide cohesive project summaries to stakeholders.
  • Communicate effectively at all organizational levels using both written and verbal communication to break down technical or complex concepts.
  • Monitor and support adherence to project governance involving NIST, CMMC, or CMMI-related compliance guidelines (if applicable).

Required Skills and Experience

  • 10+ years of experience as a Project Coordinator or Program Manager in IT or technical project environments.
  • Strong hands-on experience with JIRA including board creation, dashboard management, filtering, reporting macros, and Kanban methodologies.
  • Background or exposure to technical environments, ideally supporting cybersecurity, security operations, or infrastructure teams.
  • Experience creating and maintaining accurate project documentation, task logs, timelines, and follow-up actions.
  • Proven ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and proactively manage stakeholder expectations.
  • Experience with remote team coordination and asynchronous communication tools (Slack, Teams, Confluence, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in cybersecurity or information security projects (desired but not required).
  • Familiarity with NIST, CMMC, or CMMI cybersecurity compliance frameworks is a strong plus.
  • Experience managing or coordinating with ServiceNow Security Operations modules: Security Incident Response (SIR), Vulnerability Response (VR), and Vendor Risk Management (VRM).
  • Understanding of cloud technologies including Microsoft Azure and cloud migration processes.
  • Relevant certifications a plus:
    • Project Management: PMP, PMI-ACP, or Scrum Master certification
    • Information Security: CISSP, CISA, CSSLP, CISM, CCSP, GSEC (preferred but not required)

What Makes You a Great Fit

  • You re a JIRA power user able to build and manage agile workflows across complex projects.
  • You re a strong communicator, able to update and align both technical teams and business stakeholders.
  • You thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and can juggle multiple projects without losing sight of objectives.
  • You take initiative, follow through on deliverables, and are proactive in coordinating across teams.

Thanks & Regards,

Rajesh

42163 Grisby Ct, Chantilly, VA 20152

Direct Number:

Desk No: Ext: 100

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