Project Coordinator - New Graduate
Motion Recruitment, Birmingham, AL, United States
Onsite opportunity in Birmingham, AL for a PMO Coordinator. In this role you will have a chance to grow your skill set while providing operational, administrative, and coordination support to the Project Management Office (PMO). This entry-level role supports portfolio, program, and project management activities, administers PMO tools, and contributes to consistent governance, reporting, and execution standards across the organization. The position is designed as a developmental role for progression into project, program, or portfolio management.
Contract Duration: 8 months
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
0–3 years of experience in PMO, project coordination, or related roles
Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
Desired Skills & Experience
Exposure to PPM tools
Exposure to portfolio or enterprise PMO environments
Exposure to Power BI for reporting and analytics
Desire to obtain Project management certification or progress toward certification
What You Will Be Doing
Daily Responsibilities
PMO Administrative Support
Provide administrative support including scheduling, agendas, meeting minutes, and action tracking
Maintain PMO standards, templates, documentation, and governance artifacts
Support portfolio intake, reviews, and steering committee activities
Assist with PMO communications and reporting cadence
Assist the PMO administrator with OnePlan duties as needed.
Maintain accurate project, program, portfolio, and resource data
Support user onboarding, access, and training
Generate reports and dashboards to support leadership decision-making
Program & Project Coordination
Support project and program managers with planning and reporting
Track risks, issues, dependencies, and milestones
Coordinate cross-project activities and resource needs
Assist with demand management and portfolio visibility
Professional Development
Participate in PMO training, mentorship, and Community of Practice activities
Develop project management competencies across Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methods
Support or manage low-risk initiatives under PMO supervision
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Contract Duration: 8 months
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
0–3 years of experience in PMO, project coordination, or related roles
Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
Desired Skills & Experience
Exposure to PPM tools
Exposure to portfolio or enterprise PMO environments
Exposure to Power BI for reporting and analytics
Desire to obtain Project management certification or progress toward certification
What You Will Be Doing
Daily Responsibilities
PMO Administrative Support
Provide administrative support including scheduling, agendas, meeting minutes, and action tracking
Maintain PMO standards, templates, documentation, and governance artifacts
Support portfolio intake, reviews, and steering committee activities
Assist with PMO communications and reporting cadence
Assist the PMO administrator with OnePlan duties as needed.
Maintain accurate project, program, portfolio, and resource data
Support user onboarding, access, and training
Generate reports and dashboards to support leadership decision-making
Program & Project Coordination
Support project and program managers with planning and reporting
Track risks, issues, dependencies, and milestones
Coordinate cross-project activities and resource needs
Assist with demand management and portfolio visibility
Professional Development
Participate in PMO training, mentorship, and Community of Practice activities
Develop project management competencies across Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methods
Support or manage low-risk initiatives under PMO supervision
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