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Are you ready to accelerate your career in project management and technology? Join DataMap and work with cutting-edge financial and operations software for top global companies like Google. As a Project Coordinator, you'll gain hands-on experience with industry-leading tools while receiving mentorship towards leadership roles.

Enjoy competitive pay, unlimited vacation, 401K, health benefits, and the chance to work with top consultants in a fast-growing, high-energy environment. If you're passionate about tech, driven by growth, and eager to make an impactapply now! Your career journey starts here.

Location: Overland Park, KS
Company: DataMap
Client Work: www.datamap.ai/client-experience

Why Join DataMap?

At DataMap, we develop and implement cutting-edge financial and operations software for some of the world's largest companies (e.g., Google) and develop innovative, award-winning technology products. As a Microsoft, Coupa, Boomi, SAP, and Oracle partner, we specialize in business process optimization and digital transformation.

If you're looking for a fast-growing, high-energy environment with startup potential, this is your chance to gain expert skills, work on enterprise solutions, and grow into a leadership role.

Role Overview

The Project Coordinator role is designed for individuals passionate about advancing their career in project management within the technology and cloud services sector. This position offers the unique opportunity to not only manage and contribute to vital projects but also to receive mentorship towards future leadership roles within the company. The ideal candidate will have a background in project coordination, with a keen interest in moving towards a project manager position. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, communication and interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability are paramount in a successful candidate for this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget, including acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants.
• Define the project's objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.
• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Develop and deliver status reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Desire to master the project management craft
• Associates degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Previous experience in project coordination role (preferred)
• Project management certifications preferred (e.g., PMP, CAPM, Google Project Management Professional Certificate).
• Demonstrated project management skills with a focus on ERP implementations or similar cloud software implementations (preferred)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, G Suite, with Jira and Smartsheet experience being a plus.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of business process analysis, user acceptance testing, and effective meeting management.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary & performance-based bonuses.
  
• Unlimited vacation & flexible work environment.
• Free catered lunch at HQ.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• World class health insurance with generous employer contribution.
• Hands-on mentorship & career development opportunities.

Why Apply?

• Fast-track your career in enterprise technology consulting.
• Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading financial and supply chain systems.
• Be part of a company that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

Apply today! Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage candidates who are eager to learn and grow!