Job Title: Project Coordinator IT

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Project/Program Coordinator to join our team in East Peoria, IL. This role involves supporting cross-functional teams using both Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies. The successful candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and proficient in Microsoft Project and Azure DevOps, serving as a central coordination point for project tasks, schedules, and meetings.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Project Coordinator supporting technical leads across various business units.Maintain and manage schedules in Microsoft Project and/or Azure DevOps.Coordinate meetings, capture and drive follow-up on action items.Ensure team compliance with Agile/Scrum and Waterfall processes and methodologies.Effectively communicate with team members, stakeholders, and leadership to facilitate project progress.Provide project documentation and status updates as needed.

Essential Skills

Minimum of 5 years of professional project coordination or project management experience.Experience with real-world Agile projects.Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Azure DevOps.Strong understanding and hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.Ability to drive meetings, manage tasks, and track action items independently.Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Must currently reside within driving distance of Building LC, East Peoria, IL.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, IT, or a related field.Previous experience in a Scrum Master role.Familiarity with CAD environments or experience working in CAD-based project teams is a plus.Experience in heavy machinery, manufacturing, or similar industries is advantageous but not required.Open to candidates with more than 10 years of experience

Work Environment

This position requires working 100% in Building LC, East Peoria, IL.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Peoria, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Peoria,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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