Description:
The Project Coordinator works closely with their manager in the execution of projects according to project plans. The Project Coordinator works with stakeholders to understand project requirements, using their project expertise and technical skills to handle and assign project tasks, assist with problem solving, and support managers in day-to-day department operations. The Project Coordinator coordinates the life cycle of data annotation, data collection, data transcription, and staffing projects, ensuring their seamless execution.
Role Responsibilities
The Project Coordinator supports the Project Manager in the day-to-day activities in the execution of project plans. They are ultimately responsible for the quality, profitability, and performance of their work through the guidance of their manager.
- Responsible for the day-to-day execution of project plans, schedules, and expenditures, organizing and participating in stakeholder meetings, and ensuring that project deadlines are met in a timely manner
- Oversee the day-to-day project activities, from data assignments to and from annotation and Quality Assurance, overseeing and managing the data life cycle
- Work with the Project Manager to implement and execute project plans, working towards ensuring timely, budget-friendly, and quality deliveries
- Identify and mitigate risks while ensuring project quality and accuracy
- Act as the point of contact between contributors and payments team in case of any payment issues
- Communicate with other teams and departments within the company, such as Sourcing, Payments, IT, and Operations, to ensure the smooth running of the project
- Build and maintain excellent relationships with team members, contributors, and independent contractors
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment by effective prioritization
- Ensure projects adhere to frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately for each project
- Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for this role and assigned by the manager/supervisor
Role Requirements – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Exceptional communication skills – ability to communicate important project updates both verbally and in writing
- Effective use of systems and tools to plan, organize, and prioritize, to ensure successful project completion through proficient time management
- Resource planning skills – effectively and strategically distributing resources
- Organization skills and the ability to work under pressure
- Outstanding teamwork and collaboration skills – ability to interact with all stakeholders
- Problem-solving skills – effective analysis and creative solutions for any problems that might arise
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills – ability to analyze a situation and plan and implement a solution
- Knowledge of file management and other administrative procedures
- Competency in the use of business applications and collaboration tools, including but not limited to the Microsoft suite of applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) and Google Workspace suite of products
Role Requirements – Education and/or Experience
- Minimum 1 year Project Coordination/Project Assistant experience (industry experience a plus)
- Experience supporting Machine Learning data annotation services and data collection
- English language fluency