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# Project ManagerApply**Job#: 3042448****Job Description:**Smartsheet Project Coordinator (Contract)**Position Summary**We are seeking an experienced **Smartsheet PMO Coordinator** to provide temporary support within a Product Development Project Management Office (PMO). This role will be responsible for establishing and optimizing project management processes within Smartsheet, supporting project setup and execution across multiple product development initiatives, and serving as a trusted advisor to project managers on best practices and tool utilization.The ideal candidate will be a Smartsheet subject matter expert with strong project coordination and problem-solving skills who can help drive adoption, standardization, and efficiency during the organization's first year of implementing Smartsheet as a PMO tool.Key Responsibilities* Serve as the primary Smartsheet expert, providing guidance, coaching, and hands-on support to project managers.* Configure, implement, and maintain Smartsheet project plans, dashboards, reports, workflows, and templates.* Support project setup and governance across multiple Commercial Product Development initiatives.* Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Smartsheet utilization, reporting, data integrity, and system adoption.* Develop and implement best practices, standards, and processes to improve PMO efficiency and project visibility.* Provide training and ongoing support to project teams to increase Smartsheet proficiency and self-sufficiency.* Partner with project managers to ensure project data is accurate, current, and aligned with organizational reporting requirements.* Assist with project portfolio tracking, status reporting, and resource planning activities.* Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions to enhance project execution.* Over time, transition from primarily supporting project managers to independently managing smaller projects and initiatives as organizational maturity increases.Allocation of Responsibilities* **75%:** Smartsheet implementation, administration, coaching, support, maintenance, and PMO process optimization.* **25%:** Management and coordination of small to medium-sized projects.Required Qualifications* Proven expertise implementing and administering Smartsheet in a Project Management Office (PMO) environment.* Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and governance practices.* Experience creating project schedules, dashboards, automated workflows, reports, and executive-level status reporting.* Ability to coach, train, and support project managers and business stakeholders.* Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.* Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.* Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at accommodations@apexsystems.com or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Remote:** Yes**Location:** Richmond, VA, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** July 23, 2026**Pay Range:** $45 - $55 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr