Project Coordinator

Job Title: Sr. Project Coordinator - JIRA
Location: Arlington VA (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Duration: 12 Months Contract

About the Role

The Client is seeking a highly organized and motivated Sr. Project Coordinator to support and coordinate multiple ongoing technical and cybersecurity-related projects. The ideal candidate excels at managing tasks tracking progress across multiple efforts and communicating effectively with technical and business teams. This role is 100% remote and requires a candidate who is self-driven detail-oriented and a strong collaborator.

While direct technical or cybersecurity expertise is not required prior experience in managing cybersecurity or technology-focused projects is highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and coordinate tasks and timelines across multiple cybersecurity-related and IT infrastructure projects.
• Manage JIRA tasks Kanban boards dashboards macros and filters ensuring projects are progressing on schedule and accurately reflecting real-time status.
• Maintain and generate project tracking reports key performance metrics and corrective action plans when necessary.
• Coordinate across cross-functional teams acting as the bridge between engineering cybersecurity compliance and business units.
• Support and manage projects involving ServiceNow Security Operations (SIR Vulnerability Response and Vendor Risk Management).
• Collaborate on cloud strategy and assist in managing Azure-based cloud migrations.
• Understand project interdependencies and draw connections between similar tasks in different projects to avoid redundancy or conflicts.
• Serve as a deputy to the Team Manager providing status updates driving coordination meetings ensuring timely follow-ups and representing leadership when needed.
• Keep task tickets up-to-date and provide cohesive project summaries to stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively at all organizational levels using both written and verbal communication to break down technical or complex concepts.
• Monitor and support adherence to project governance involving NIST CMMC or CMMI-related compliance guidelines (if applicable).