Project Coordination

BPM Overview: What does BPM stand for? Innovation, opportunity, community, diversity, inclusivity, flexibility and so much more. B-P-M stands for “Because People Matter,” because at our core, our people drive everything we do and how we do it.  We are a forward-thinking, full-service accounting firm providing modern solutions to businesses across the globe. We focus on comprehensive assurance, tax, and consulting services for our clients, and we provide our people and our community with the resources to lead meaningful and purposeful lives. While we are one of the largest California-based accounting firms, our flexible work locations and schedules mean we have professionals across the continent. Our teams and our clients drive us to provide quality services and ignite unique insights and ideas that contribute to our continued success. Our clients come from different backgrounds and industries, which keep our people intellectually challenged every day. Our initiatives and ideals lead to our continued recognition as one of the “Best Places to Work” in the Bay Area and beyond. We are dedicated to providing meaningful careers for all of our employees along with fostering an environment that allows an integrated lifestyle. Our flexible culture allows our professionals to live a balanced lifestyle between their work responsibilities and personal commitments. Project Coordinator OverviewUnder the supervision of the Program Manager or Project Manager, the Project Coordinator follows a high-level project plan, to independently monitor workflows, coordinate deliverables and identify any concerns with work timing, scope or budget.  The Project Coordinator assists with communications by updating project management systems, drafting project updates and building basic reports.  The Project Coordinator assists project managers with large, client facing, projects and may be entrusted to manage small, inward facing, projects under limited supervision.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities ·         Works with resource managers for assignment of engineers by skillset to projects; works directly with technical resources on coordination, scheduling, ownership and delivery of assigned tasks.  ·         Manages all aspects and components of low rigor projects as defined by PMO standards, including engagement, delivery, documentation and closeout.  ·         Provides quality delivery and completion of projects per defined PMO and organizational standards and best practice, including: o   Performs ongoing updates and completion to project specific documents per PMO defined standards, such as meeting minutes/status reports, schedules, project workbooks, Project Change Requests and Project Closure and Acceptance Documents.o   Maintains individual project collaboration workspaces and archives for active and completed projects.o   Ensures scope of work defined within Statement of Work (SOW) is adhered to and delivered.  o   Manages the financial success of project by ensuring project budget compliance.    ·         Assists in driving ongoing improvements in project delivery through the following:o   Participates in the delivery, creation and maintenance of project templates.o   Fosters open, collaborative and respectful environment for all engaged resources.o   Communicates with all project stakeholders consistently and clearly.  o   Escalates issues for resolution as warranted.  Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of BPM through performing behaviors consistent with the organization's values.Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations as well as policies and procedures of BPM in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.Supports and conducts self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.  QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience/Technical Requirements/Certifications                                                       EducationAssociates Degree in related field.    Experience / Technical Requirements:·         2 years’ professional or business experience with knowledge of project management practices.·         2 years’ experience in technology professional services delivery or consulting role.    ·         Proficient use of all Microsoft Office applications.·         Must possess ability to deliver concise, polished, professional and accurate formal documentation and communications (i.e. meeting outcomes and project status, escalations) to PMO standards.  ·         Ability to recognize project improvement areas and makes rec