Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator – Operational ExcellenceLocation: Remote; Albany, NY area preferred; New York State residency requiredSchedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per weekDuration: 12-month contract with option to renewPay Range: $32–$38 per hourSapphire Recruitment is seeking a highly organized Project Coordinator to support operational excellence initiatives for a large public-sector organization focused on energy innovation and sustainability across New York State.This role supports cross-functional projects related to business process improvement, system implementation, operations, training, and learning and development. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while keeping tasks, timelines, and stakeholders organized.Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate meetings, prepare agendas, take notes, and track action itemsMaintain project trackers, status reports, and internal documentationFollow up on open items and help ensure project tasks stay on scheduleSupport data collection, analysis, cleanup, accuracy checks, and system updatesAssist with User Acceptance Testing for new software or system implementations using provided scriptsCoordinate training registrations, attendance, completion tracking, and new hire orientation supportHelp maintain Knowledge Base and Learning Management System content and recordsCommunicate project updates and pending items to internal stakeholdersSupport cross-functional teams with general coordination, documentation, and operational tasksQualifications3+ years of experience in project coordination, operations coordination, project assistant, or similar support roleAssociate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred; strong directly related experience will also be consideredStrong proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OutlookExperience with data entry, data management, reporting, cleanup, and cross-checking informationExcellent organizational skills, follow-through, and attention to detailAbility to manage 3–5 active projects or workstreams at onceStrong written and verbal communication skillsProfessional confidence working with executives, managers, project teams, and cross-functional stakeholdersAbility to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle competing priorities with accuracy and good judgmentPreferred ExperienceFamiliarity with Asana, JIRA, Confluence, Salesforce, NEIS, or similar enterprise systemsExperience supporting training coordination, LMS administration, or knowledge managementPrior exposure to User Acceptance Testing or software implementation supportGovernment, public-sector, operations, business process, HR, or training administration experienceComfort using MS Teams, Webex, and other virtual collaboration toolsHow to ApplyFor immediate consideration, submit your resume to .Sapphire Recruitment is an EOE.