Project Manager / Project Coordinator

Description:

Charlotte, NC | Hybrid (4 onsite / 1 WFH) Our client seeks an early-career Project Manager / Project Coordinator to support a high-visibility enterprise integration initiative within a centralized Infrastructure PMO. You will actively manage a portfolio of 15 to 20 concurrent efforts, coordinate hardware and VM installs across multiple national data centers, and drive schedules and communications across development, architecture, network, storage, and application teams. The environment moves quickly and requires clear communication, structured planning, and a customer-focused mindset. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate:

$40.00 to $44.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

Manage the full project lifecycle from definition through implementation for infrastructure initiatives. Maintain and execute project plans, schedules, and milestones across 15 to 20 concurrent projects. Coordinate server builds and installations for hardware and VMs in multiple data centers. Establish and run effective communication plans with stakeholders and technical teams. Provide day-to-day direction to project resources and track deliverables to completion. Manage change control, risks, issues, and dependencies in a fast-moving environment. Prepare status reports, documentation, and budget updates as required. Deliver concierge-style customer service and keep customers informed of progress and obstacles.

Experience Requirements:

0 to 2 years of project management or coordination experience. Demonstrated customer service focus with clear written and verbal communication. Negotiation skills with the ability to influence commitments and timelines. Proficiency with MS Project, Visio, Excel, and Word. Experience with Jira and SharePoint preferred. Ability to manage documentation, track risks, and understand application workflows. Comfort handling large data sets in Excel. PMP certification not required. Aptitude to learn technical concepts and ask clarifying questions. Recruitment Transparency Notice Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( , ) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process. Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality. If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following: When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc. Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact .

About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve. Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. Don't miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!