Project Lead I (Project Coordinator / Project Management)

Skills:

Project Coordination | Project Management | Cross-Functional Leadership | Stakeholder Management | Process Improvement | Risk & Issue Management | Project Planning | Executive Reporting | Microsoft Planner | Teams | SharePoint | Excel | PowerPoint | Power BI | Visio | Power Automate | Power Apps | AI & Automation | Documentation | Communication | Organizational Skills | Public Sector | PMO | Project Governance

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Lead I to support the planning, coordination, and execution of cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate will have experience managing project timelines, coordinating with stakeholders, tracking project milestones, identifying risks, and preparing executive-level reports. This role requires strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational objectives.

Candidates with experience in large enterprise or public sector environments, process improvement initiatives, and AI or automation projects are highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage project activities from initiation through completion.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and action item trackers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, business units, leadership, vendors, and external partners.
• Prepare project status reports, dashboards, meeting agendas, and executive presentations.
• Facilitate project meetings, document decisions, and track action items.
• Identify project risks, issues, dependencies, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Analyze business processes and recommend improvements to increase operational efficiency.
• Maintain project documentation, risk logs, decision logs, and compliance records.
• Support standardized project management methodologies and governance.
• Ensure project deliverables are completed accurately and within established timelines.
• Assist with automation and modernization initiatives that improve business processes.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and effective communication across project teams.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Project Coordination or Project Management.
• Experience managing cross-functional or cross-divisional projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience preparing executive-level reports and project documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience with risk management, issue tracking, and project governance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in large enterprise organizations or public sector environments.
• Experience supporting process improvement or business transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with AI, automation, or modernization projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Planner, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Visio, Power Automate, and Power Apps.