Lead Project Coordinator

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

A Lead Project Coordinator should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. They should be able to partner with project managers and other key resources to create comprehensive action plans concerning resources, budgets and timeframes for projects. Additionally, the lead project coordinator will assist the project leadership team with demand and capacity across the IT organization, portfolio management, including release planning, intake and prioritization processes.

What you will do:

• With little to no supervision maintains and monitors project schedules, the resource demand by area, budgets, and expenditures
• Support planning and governance with thorough capacity and demand analysis across various teams and skill sets
• Maintain project priority lists, approval and slotting information
• Support new project idea intake process and maintain idea status, gather estimates and maintain idea backlog
• Organizing, attending, and participating in release planning and governance meetings
• Documenting and following up on important actions and decisions from meetings
• Preparing necessary presentation materials for meetings including capacity and demand management analysis & data illustrations
• Train other team members on PPM tools
• Creation of workflows detailing out new processes (i.e. Demand & Capacity, Change Management, Intake, etc.)
• Ensuring planning deadlines are met
• Supporting project change process
• Supporting Portfolio Management meetings & tasks in various SharePoint, PPM tools, JIRA, and excel
• Undertaking project tasks as required
• Ensuring projects adhere to frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately for each project
• Assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable.
• Ensure governance views are managed towards the best solution.
• Chair and facilitate meetings where appropriate and distribute minutes to all project team members
• Create a project management calendar for fulfilling each goal and objective

What will you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field of study
• 7+ years of experience in a related field
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Experience partnering with senior leadership
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Expert Excel skills
• Excellent ability to manipulate and interrupt data
• Knowledge of file management, transcription, and other administrative procedures
• Ability to work on tight deadlines

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings - 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire - including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs - including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer * Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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