program coordinator (contract)
Job Description
**Program Coordinator (Contract)**
*Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.*
**Summary:**
This position offers an exciting opportunity to provide critical support and expertise to project and program managers within a dynamic digital commerce environment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in enabling a groundbreaking program focused on selling and fulfilling third-party products through innovative partnerships. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who excels at creating structure from ambiguity, identifying process gaps, and implementing solutions that drive efficiency across large-scale initiatives. The position demands someone who can balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy in tracking, reporting, and coordinating complex workstreams. Working within a highly collaborative team environment, this individual will be instrumental in ensuring projects operate within defined governance controls and meet established standards for success.
**Job Responsibilities:**
- Oversee time recording and resource demands made by project and program teams, ensuring accuracy and meaningful documentation
- Provide comprehensive project and resourcing support on selected projects and programs
- Coordinate and maintain Management Information that is timely, accurate, and effectively communicated to stakeholders
- Ensure projects and programs operate within defined governance controls and meet required recording standards
- Provide financial and resource planning and management support to projects and programs
- Develop planning documentation in support of project and program governance, including project plans, risk and issues logs
- Develop and maintain resource model estimates and track forecasting resource movements and spend
- Coordinate and lead various forums, boards, and meetings in support of project and program managers
- Identify gaps in current processes and structure, then build out improved frameworks
- Send status updates to various teams and ensure tasks are defined with timelines met
- Drive work forward by controlling and tracking various moving pieces across the program
- Create high-level presentations that describe processes and supplement existing documentation
- Train and support colleagues on process and tools usage
- Analyze data to inform decision-making and track performance indicators
**Requirements:**
- Bachelor's degree required
- Previous knowledge and experience of project management methodologies required
- Program or project management certifications such as PMP or PMI preferred but not required
- Minimum 6 years of overall experience as a program coordinator
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a project or program manager
- Minimum 6 years of experience with program organizational skills
- Minimum 2 years of experience with project planning and tracking
- Minimum 6 years of experience with strong analytical skills for interpreting data
- Previous experience working on large-scale programs and building out programs from inception
- Demonstrated experience managing processes end to end, including working through blockers and defining action plans
- Experience overseeing projects and programs from start to finish
- Background working with cross-functional teams on multi-phase and complex projects
- Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage complex programs
- Project planning and tracking expertise
- Strong analytical skills for interpreting data and identifying trends
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to deliver on priorities in fast-paced environments
- Capability to empower self and others through collaboration
- Flexibility to respond to changing priorities and adapt quickly
- Self-motivated and proactive approach to problem-solving
- Ability to identify gaps and develop resolutions independently
- Experience coordinating large-scale programs end to end
- Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies
**Additional Details:**
- Location: Remote
- Duration: 4 months
- Pay Range\*: $29.50 - $33.50 per hour
- Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
- Job Status: Non-Exempt
- Application Deadline: Apply within 72 hours of the posting date to ensure consideration.
**This role is eligible for the following benefits:**
- Medical, dental & vision
- Hospital plans
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Company paid short and long-term disability
- Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave
*Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.*
*AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.*
*If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email accommodation@allegisglobalsolutions.com for other accommodation options.*
*In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.*
*Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.*
- *We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.*
*Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.*
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