Demand Coordinator - Junior Project Manager
Job Description
Job Description
Demand Coordinator - Junior PM
Contract-to-Hire Position
Remote USA w /some U.S. based travel (light)
US Citizenship Required
We are seeking an energetic, junior-level Project Management professional to serve as a Demand Coordinator in a dual-capacity role managing both a large-scale time and labor system implementation and ongoing IT portfolio coordination across multiple service delivery teams. Must be a US CITIZEN due to the nature of the work!
Key Responsibilities
Time & Labor Implementation Testing Coordination
• Develop comprehensive testing approaches and strategies for enterprise system implementation
• Coordinate system refresh schedules to ensure synchronization across all testing environments
• Collaborate with IT and payroll teams to collect requirements and plan testing activities
• Create detailed testing schedules encompassing both user acceptance testing and interface testing
• Document testing progress and provide weekly status updates to stakeholders
• Ensure all testing results are properly captured, documented, and signed off for audit compliance
Multi-Team Demand Coordination
• Prioritize and plan work allocation across multiple IT service delivery teams
• Partner with IT management to resolve resource conflicts and competing priorities
• Maintain demand management system with accurate project data, timelines, and benefits tracking
• Support development of long-term service delivery roadmaps and strategic planning initiatives
Required Skills & Experience
• Experience with Jira, MS Suite tools, Agile
• Must have worked within an infrastructure environment
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and project management principles
• Strong testing environment experience and coordination capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and cross-functional teams
• Junior PM level experience preferred
Work Arrangement
• Remote work available with minimal travel requirements (approximately 2 business trips)
• 6-month contract-to-hire arrangement with strong potential for full-time conversion
• Immediate start preferred
Key Deliverables
• Comprehensive project plans and testing strategies
• Regular status reports and testing metrics
• Documentation of IT requirements and specifications
• Final project reports with future recommendations
• Audit-ready testing documentation and sign-offs
This role offers excellent opportunity for career growth in project management while gaining exposure to both strategic portfolio management and hands-on implementation coordination in a dynamic IT environment.