Project Coordinator

Position Details:
Location:                    San Ramon, CA
Duration:                    6-12 months with Potential Perm
Interview:                   Phone then onsite.
# of Positions:           1

BIDM Project Coordinator

Overview:
The Business Intelligence & Data Management (BIDM) program management office (PMO) seeks a strong Project Coordinator to provide support for the planning, execution and closure of enterprise data warehouse projects at Bank. The successful candidate will possess a strong mix of organization skills, exceptional detail-orientation, fluency in SharePoint & Office, and proven ability to communicate clearly & effectively across many levels of the organization.

Responsibilities/Activities:
•    Working in support of the Portfolio Manager, provide PMO support for the planning, execution, performance, and closure of enterprise data warehouse projects at Bank;
•    Monitor compliance with the Bank’s project management methodology, plus all applicable policies, procedures and practices;
•    Monitor the progression of projects through the project lifecycle, identify gaps/risks/issues, and prepare management reporting;
•    Site owner for all MS SharePoint site collections of the BIDM PMO;
•    Create and maintain key management reporting & systems of record for the PMO;
•    Provide tactical support to the project management team with their projects as required;

Differentiators:
•    Experience working with MS Project, preferably in an MS Project Server environment
•    Experience with business collaboration tools, such as Jive
•    Experience in banking or financial services

Qualifications

Critical Skills & Experience:
•    Conceptual understanding of Project Management Knowledge Areas & System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) in a waterfall or waterfall/agile-hybrid IT environment;
•    Experience with the fundamentals of program/portfolio governance, including compliance with project management methodology, adherence to financial policies, and instantiation of best practices;
•    Experience with the creation, configuration & management of SharePoint 2010/2013 site collections, sub-sites, features and functionality;
•    Strong knowledge of the MS Office application suite, with emphasis on Excel & PowerPoint;
•    Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-up;
•    Clear & concise communication skills, with ability to summarize at audience-appropriate detail;
•    Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment;
•    Proven ability to influence with limited authority;
•    Experience working with confidential & sensitive information;

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.