Business Operations Specialist
Job Title:
Business Operations Specialist
Project CoordinatorLocation-Type:
Hybrid (Baltimore, MD- 4 days onsite, Monday-Thursday)
Start Date Is:
ASAPDuration:
6-Month Contract (Potential Extension)
Compensation Range:
$35/hr
- $40/hr W2Must be authorized to work in the U.
S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship .
Job Description:
We are seeking a Project Coordinator to support a large-scale enterprise initiative within the Middle Office organization of a leading global asset management firm. This individual will work closely with Project Managers to coordinate project activities, maintain project documentation, track timelines, and communicate with cross-functional stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in Project Management or PMO while gaining exposure to high-impact technology and operations initiatives.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Coordinate project activities across multiple workstreams
- Maintain project plans, action logs, risks, issues, and dependencies
- Track project milestones and ensure deliverables remain on schedule
- Prepare executive status reports, PowerPoint presentations, and meeting materials
- Document meeting notes, action items, and project decisions
- Manage project tasks and IT tickets using JIRA or similar tools
- Partner with business, operations, technology, and vendor teams to coordinate deliverables
- Support testing coordination and implementation activities
- Escalate project risks and blockers as needed
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field
- 3 years of Project Coordination, PMO, Project Analyst, or Junior Project Management experience
- Experience supporting technology, operations, or business transformation initiatives
- Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams skills
- Experience using
JIRA, MS
Project, or similar project management tools
- Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Financial services, banking, or asset management experience
- Experience working in Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid environments
- PMO or implementation project experience
- Experience preparing executive-level status reporting
- Exposure to technology implementations or system migrations