Project Coordinator

Job description

Entrance Consulting is a Houston-based boutique software firm looking to grow our team by adding a Project Coordinator/Business Analyst who embodies the Entrance Core Values: Be Curious Find a Way Improve Everything Serve Others Have Fun We lead with our values because they are more than buzzwords to us. We are a small team of developers and managers dedicated to solving real-world business challenges using software and data as tool sets for clients across any industry. But we are so much more than that: We take work-life balance seriously because we believe we are more than just the bottom line we represent. We dedicate time to things we enjoy doing together, because team building is about more than seminars and checkboxes. We collaborate on how to make our clients’ businesses better. The tools and approach we use are a culmination of the expertise we bring across all levels. Learning, growth, and communication are not siloed by an org chart but led by people with a passion for our team. If you are looking to grow in a Project Management or Business Analysis career or are feeling stagnant in a currently client-facing role (and you think this list sounds like you), then it's time for you to join the Entrance team. Our consultants address changing industry needs in close collaboration with our clients. Teamwork is a huge part of our culture, and our experienced managers practice Agile delivery to create unique solutions for customers while growing our team members in the direction they want to grow. The Project Coordinator/Business Analyst role will drive excellence in Entrance’s project management capability by supporting our Project Managers and Consulting staff. This will include: Managing all assigned project tasks in the most efficient manner possible through effective written and verbal communication Ensuring that project teams are clear to the scope, complexity and expectations of clients for all projects and that the clients are kept fully informed as to the progress. Supporting the extended project team ensuring actions are clearly delegated and that resource/quality issues are escalated in a timely fashion to the Project Manager, Technical Leads and company Director of Consulting. essential functions Maintenance of all project documentation. Assistance with the production of project schedules using tools such as Azure Dev Ops (ADO)/Excel and updating and maintaining where required. Effective verbal/written communications with internal team members and Clients, where appropriate under the guidance of a Project Manager. Attendance of regular project meetings, documenting these and distributing minutes/actions to the team. Attending conference calls with clients and team members. Accurate filing and archiving of all project related materials. Delivery of small projects following both Agile/Scrum and Entrance best practices. Compilation of small estimates and proposals for approval. Contributing to the writing of project specific documentation and statements of work/change requests under supervision of a project manager. competencies Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills Good Microsoft Office skills, specifically thorough knowledge of Word/Excel/PowerPoint. Experience with Microsoft SharePoint & Teams is a plus Experience with project tracking tools is a plus Engaged and with a desire to learn and progress Analytical and structured problem-solving abilities Preferred Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business or Communications Benefits and Perks Generous benefits plan includes medical/dental/vision, short-term and long-term disability, critical illness plan, and life insurance. 401(k) with company match up to 4% of salary, plus discretionary annual profit-sharing. 3 weeks paid time off per year in addition to 8 company holidays per year. Flexible work schedule, including work-from-hope options. Company-paid training towards certification and professional development. Great office location in Downtown Houston, TX. Little to no travel. Stocked pantry (drinks, snacks and candy), and lots of fun company events! We are unable to offer H1 Visa sponsorship. No third parties please. Job offers for this position will be contingent on a pre-employment screening, which may include (but is not limited to) a criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, and certifications, and/or verification of work history.