Project Coordinator

Job Description

Client: Travelers

Duration 6 Months contract to Hire

Location: Hartford CT

Description:

EIM PMO Project Coordinator 6 month-potential to extend hybrid (3 days a week onsite)

Job Summary:

The Project Coordinator is the entry-level role within the PMO that supports the Enterprise Integrated Marketing (EIM) team ensuring the success of marketing initiatives across multiple business units including Enterprise, Business Insurance, Bond & Specialty Insurance and Personal Insurance Marketing. This position provides administrative and operational support to the Project Management & Planning teams while developing key project management skills necessary for career growth.

The Project Coordinator plays a pivotal role in supporting the internal day to-day operations and delivery for a set of low complexity, tactical projects from inception to completion. The Project Coordinator has basic project management skills that allows them to support projects with supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Accountable for project setup, closeout, and general maintenance within Workfront.

Proactively maintains critical information in Workfront including tasks, timing and resources.

Partner with Planners and PMO to lead the routing process within Workfront Proof.

Provide direct support to the PMO team in executing project-related tasks.

Identify and communicate project issues or roadblocks to PMO leadership.

Develop and actively maintain project timelines for low complexity projects.

Actively maintain project timelines, tasks, resources and routes within Workfront.

Escalates issues with timing, tasks, resources, and assets to PMO.

Coordinate and schedule meetings in partnership with internal teams.

Update and maintain internal project status documents based on inputs from Project Managers.

Willingness to gain industry knowledge in marketing and advertising.

Ability to anticipate project needs and proactively assist in execution.

Required Qualifications:

1-2 years of experience in project management, preferably within a marketing or advertising environment. 1 year of project management experience required.

Basic project management skills and understanding of marketing operations and deliverables.

Experience with project management tools (Workfront preferred).

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).

High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.

2 years of project management experience.

Experience managing the entire life cycle of a project.

Hybrid remote