Project Coordinator

Position Summary: The Project Coordinator supports Red River’s Professional Services Project Management Office by independently managing low-complexity customer projects while supporting operational workflows that improve project delivery efficiency across the PMO. This role is responsible for managing lower-complexity projects from project intake through closeout, ensuring consistent communication, documentation, scheduling coordination, and adherence to processes. Projects assigned to this role typically follow structured and repeatable delivery models with lower execution risk and limited technical complexity. In addition to managing assigned projects, this role supports project setup, documentation governance, Managed Services transitions, and project closeout activities that help increase delivery efficiency for Project Managers and Senior Project Managers. The Project Coordinator serves as an entry point into Red River’s project management career path and is expected to develop strong execution discipline, communication skills, and operational knowledge of Red River’s delivery processes.

Primary Position Tasks:

Manage assigned low-complexity projects throughout the project lifecycle from intake through closeout

Coordinate customer scheduling, meetings, and project communications for assigned projects

Build and maintain project records within approved project management systems

Review project intake documentation including Statements of Work, LOEs, purchase orders, and supporting documentation

Create project setup documentation and maintain project documentation repositories

Support project scheduling and execution readiness activities for assigned projects

Track project progress, risks, action items, and deliverables

Coordinate customer acceptance documentation and project closeout activities

Support Managed Services transition activities for qualifying projects

Provide execution support to Project Managers and Senior Project Managers during large deployment events when needed

Escalate project risks, scope increases, or complexity changes to PMO leadership when appropriate

Maintain adherence to Red River PMO processes, documentation standards, and operational procedures

Support continuous improvement initiatives across project workflows

Other business duties as assigned

Success Criteria:

Projects are delivered on time and within scope expectations

Project documentation is accurate, complete, and stored properly

Project setup activities are completed accurately and efficiently

Managed Services transitions are completed with minimal delays

Project closeout activities are completed on time

Risks are escalated appropriately

Customers and internal stakeholders receive consistent communication throughout project execution.

Minimum Education/Certification/Experience Requirements:

1–3 years of project coordination, project support, operations coordination, or related experience

Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience

Experience working with project tracking systems, Microsoft Office tools, and collaboration platforms

CAPM certification is preferred but not required

Preferred Education/Certification/Experience:

Experience supporting technical projects or professional services organizations

Experience working in customer-facing coordination roles

Familiarity with technology deployment projects is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proficient with SharePoint, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, and ProjectManager.com.

Strong organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple smaller projects simultaneously

Strong attention to detail

Ability to follow structured processes

Strong documentation discipline

Ability to escalate issues appropriately

Ability to work effectively with customers, engineers, vendors, and internal teams

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities within structured project environments

Essential Elements (Mental; Physical; Equipment used):

This position is an office position that requires remaining in a stationary position for multiple hours throughout the workday.

This position requires the ability to continuously communicate with co-workers throughout the day utilizing Red River approved and/or provided communication tools and equipment.

Special Requirements: This position may require limited travel to customer sites, Red River offices, or partner locations as needed.

Travel is expected to be minimal and based on project requirements.

Red River offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an exceptional work environment. You can review our benefit offerings here. If you are ready to join a growing company, please submit your resume and cover letter (optional).

EOE M/F/DISABLED/Vet

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