Agile Project Coordinator (junior level)
About the role
This is a 100% remote contract position in the US, with a duration of 9 months or more, and a pay range of $35-45 per hour. The role is for a retail industry client, specifically a furniture retailer, and is a new position to bring structure and visibility to a multi-workstream commerce modernization program.
Responsibilities
The Agile Project Coordinator will own and maintain the RAID log, track and manage cross-team dependencies, drive action tracking and status reporting, and support change-request and budget tracking. They will also administer Jira boards and Confluence, and perform backlog hygiene.
- Own and maintain the RAID log (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies) and keep it current and actionable
- Track and manage cross-team dependencies; flag blockers early and drive them to resolution
- Drive action tracking, status reporting, and follow-up
- Support change-request and budget tracking
- Administer Jira boards and Confluence: backlog hygiene
Requirements
- Project coordinator/project management experience for technology-focused projects in an Agile setting
- Experience acting as a liaison between different company departments
- Experience using Jira, Confluence (or similar Agile tools)
- Experience using Microsoft Project, Smartsheet or similar
- Comfortable with creating simple spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel
Nice-to-Have
- Experience either running/assisting with agile sprint sessions or has their Certified Scrum Master certification
Benefits
The individual may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $35-45 per hour, depending on experience and other factors.
Schedule
The position requires working core hours in the Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone.