Project Coordinator, Data Operations

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About The Position
People Inc. is seeking a highly organized and self-reliant Project Coordinator to serve as the operational backbone of our Data Operations team. Unlike a standard administrative coordination role this position sits at the intersection of data engineering analytics and business strategy. You will be the air traffic controller for our data initiatives ensuring that complex technical projects are documented scheduled and delivered with precision.

If you have a mindset for getting things done a proficiency in Jira that goes beyond the basics and experience navigating the rhythms of a development or engineering group you will thrive here. We are looking for a partner who understands that coordination is not just about dates on a calendarits about enabling our team to meet critical business objectives.

About The Team: Data Analytics Services team under Data Operations

You will be part of the Data Operations discipline a central hub responsible for the integrity efficiency and delivery of data services across the organization. We are a team that values autonomy; we trust our members to own their domain. You will collaborate closely with Data Engineers Analysts and Product Managers helping to bridge the gap between technical execution and business goals.

About The Positions Contributions:

Weight % Accountabilities Actions and Expected Measurable Results

40% Project Delivery & Schedule Management

• Drive the rhythm of business for the Data Ops team by managing schedules tracking milestones and holding the team accountable to delivery dates.

• Actively monitor project health in Jira ensuring boards are up-to-date blockers are identified early and tickets reflect reality.

• Facilitate stand-ups sprint planning and retrospectives with a focus on delivery focuskeeping the team moving toward business objectives rather than just activity.

30% Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Own the teams documentation lifecycle. Create organize and maintain Confluence pages (or similar) that serve as the single source of truth for team members and stakeholders.

• Translate technical discussions into clear accessible process documents and meeting notes that capture decisions and action items.

• Ensure that tribal knowledge is captured and codified to support team scalability and onboarding.

20% Stakeholder Coordination & Business Alignment

• Serve as the primary liaison between the technical team and business stakeholders. Translate engineering speak into status updates that highlight progress toward business goals.

• Protect the teams focus by managing intake requests and triage ensuring alignment with current business priorities before work is accepted.

• Build relationships across the organization to smooth dependencies and remove non-technical roadblocks.

10% Process Improvement & Data Support

• Leverage your exposure to data/analytics to spot inefficiencies in our workflows and suggest improvements.

• Support the team with basic data-related tasks or first-level triage where your skills allow acting as a force multiplier for the engineers.

The Roles Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements

Education: Bachelors degree in Business Management Information Systems OR equivalent professional experience.

Experience:

• 3 years of experience in a Project Coordinator or Project Management support role specifically within a development engineering or technical product group (Required).

• Demonstrated proficiency with Jira (managing boards workflows and backlogs) and documentation tools (e.g. Confluence Google Docs).

• Experience working in a Data Operations or Analytics environment is a strong plus.

Specific Knowledge Skills Certifications and Abilities:

• Delivery Focus: A proven track record of moving projects from in progress to done. You dont just track tasks; you push for completion.

• Technical Fluency: You dont need to write code but you must be comfortable communicating with engineers and understanding the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

• Self-Reliance: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. You anticipate needs rather than waiting for instructions.

• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adjust your tone for engineers vs. business leaders.

% Travel Required (Approximate): 10%

It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local addition the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.Accommodation requests can be made by emailing .

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The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location experience and performance. The range listed is just one component of People Incs total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses and short- and long-term incentives.In additionPeople Inc. provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits including medical dental vision prescription drug coverage unlimited paid time off (PTO) adoption or surrogate assistance donation matching tuition reimbursement basic life insurance basic accidental death & dismemberment supplemental life insurance supplemental accident insurance commuter benefits short term and long term disability health savings and flexible spending accounts family care benefits a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program 10-12 paid holidays annually and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents) all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with People Inc. and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance accident critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage life and disability insurance.