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Project Coordinator

Pavago

Posted 2 days ago

Project Coordinator (Asana, Trello, Project Tracking & Operations) – Remote | U.S. Hours

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours (flexible for deadlines)

About the Role

We’re hiring a Project Coordinator to bring structure, accountability, and visibility across multiple projects.

This is not a passive admin role — you will act as the execution backbone of the team, ensuring timelines are followed, deliverables are tracked, and stakeholders stay aligned.

If you’re highly organized, proactive, and thrive in fast-moving environments — this role is built for you.

What You’ll Own

Project Planning & Timeline Management

  • Maintain and update project plans using:
    • Asana
    • Trello
    • Monday.com
    • MS Project / Smartsheet
  • Track:
    • Timelines
    • Milestones
    • Dependencies
  • Keep all schedules accurate and up to date

Documentation & Reporting

  • Prepare:
    • Meeting agendas
    • Meeting notes
    • Action items
  • Maintain documentation in:
    • SharePoint
    • Google Drive
    • Confluence
  • Create weekly reports:
    • Progress updates
    • Risks
    • Blockers
    • Key metrics

Communication & Coordination (Core Responsibility)

  • Act as the central liaison between:
    • Project managers
    • Team members
    • Stakeholders
  • Ensure:
    • Clear communication
    • Alignment on priorities
    • Documentation of decisions
  • Follow up on tasks and escalate delays when needed

Task & Resource Tracking

  • Monitor task completion and dependencies
  • Track workload and resource availability
  • Ensure no task is missed or delayed

Risk & Quality Management

  • Identify:
    • Delays
    • Bottlenecks
    • Risks
  • Maintain risk registers and escalate early
  • Ensure deliverables meet quality standards before submission

Vendor & External Coordination

  • Communicate with vendors and partners
  • Track deliverables against agreements
  • Escalate issues when timelines or expectations are not met

What Makes You a Strong Fit

  • You are extremely organized and detail-oriented
  • You proactively follow up (nothing slips through the cracks)
  • You communicate clearly and confidently
  • You can manage multiple projects at once
  • You identify risks early instead of reacting late

Required Experience & Skills

  • 2+ years experience in:
    • Project coordination
    • Operations
    • Administrative/project support
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Asana / Trello / Monday.com
  • Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills:
    • Trackers
    • Pivot tables
    • Conditional formatting
  • Strong documentation and communication skills

Nice to Have

  • Certifications:
    • PMP
    • CAPM
    • Agile (or in progress)
  • Familiarity with:
    • Agile / Scrum workflows
    • Sprint planning
  • Experience in:
    • SaaS
    • Marketing
    • Professional services
    • Construction

What a Typical Day Looks Like

  • Update project timelines and trackers
  • Follow up with team members on deliverables
  • Run or support meetings (notes + action items)
  • Prepare weekly status reports
  • Communicate updates across stakeholders
  • Identify and escalate risks early
  • Maintain clean, organized documentation

In short:
You ensure projects stay on track, visible, and under control.

Key Metrics (KPIs)

  • On-time delivery of tasks and milestones
  • Consistent, high-quality status reporting
  • Zero missed deadlines due to coordination gaps
  • Clean, up-to-date documentation
  • Positive stakeholder feedback on communication and clarity

Why This Role Stands Out

  • High ownership across multiple projects
  • Direct exposure to leadership and decision-making
  • Clear impact on execution and delivery
  • Structured workflows with measurable KPIs
  • Growth path into Project Manager / Operations roles

Interview Process

  • Initial Phone Screen
  • Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
  • Practical Task (project tracker + status report)
  • Client Interview
  • Offer & Background Verification

Apply Now

If you:

  • Love keeping things organized and on track
  • Are proactive and detail-driven
  • Thrive in fast-paced environments

This role is a strong fit.

Job details

Workplace

Remote

Location

Kenya

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