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Project Coordinator

TEKsystems
$40.00 - $60.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Mar 24, 2026
Top Skills: * 1-3 years of Project Coordination experience * Experience working with Smartsheet Description About the Role: Client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Coordinator to support cross-functional project teams in a fast-paced, science-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, experience managing project schedules, and expertise using Smartsheet to help drive operational efficiency and deliver high-quality outcomes. Key Responsibilities Project Coordination: Support project managers and cross-functional teams in planning, organizing, and executing project activities to ensure timely and accurate delivery. Scheduling & Calendar Management: Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, timelines, and team calendars; coordinate meetings, workshops, and milestone reviews across stakeholders. Smartsheet Management: Build, update, and maintain Smartsheet dashboards, project plans, workflows, and automated reports to enhance visibility and streamline communication. Documentation & Reporting: Prepare and distribute project documentation-including status reports, meeting minutes, presentations, and tracking logs-ensuring accuracy and accessibility. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a central point of contact for project teams, facilitating communication between scientific, operational, and business functions. Risk & Issue Tracking: Monitor project risks, dependencies, and issues, escalating to leadership as needed and supporting mitigation planning. Process Improvement: Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying operational bottlenecks and helping enhance project coordination processes and tools. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business, life sciences, project management, or related field (or equivalent experience). 1-3 years of experience in project coordination, project administration, or related role-preferably within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or a highly regulated environment. Hands-on experience with Smartsheet, including building sheets, formulas, dashboards, reports, and automated workflows. Strong scheduling experience with the ability to manage complex calendars and high-volume meeting coordination. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint). Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting cross-functional scientific or technical teams. Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Agile, Waterfall). Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Boston, MA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/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 TypeThis is a hybrid position in Boston,MA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 26, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company 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.