Information Technology Project Coordinator

Job Description

Position: Project Coordinator

Location: Dekalb, IL – hybrid remote with 25% - 50% travel / domestic and international

Duration: 12-36 months – contract to hire

I am looking for a Project Coordinator to support and contribute to an ERP implementation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on project coordination experience or junior project management capabilities. You’ll balance administrative support with real project execution, working closely with senior PMs, vendors, and global teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 50% project support and administration, including:
• Scheduling meetings, taking notes, and distributing action items.
• Ensuring project documents are organized, complete, and up to date.
• Coordinating project logistics, events, and communications.
• Provide 50% project coordination/management, including:
• Supporting project timelines, deliverables, and task follow-up.
• Assisting in tracking project progress and status reporting.
• Helping drive execution of smaller project components or parallel workstreams.
• Work closely with the ERP Implementation project teams, acting as a liaison between business and IT teams.
• Utilize MS Project and MS Office tools to manage documentation and schedules.
• Collaborate in a hybrid work environment with flexibility for 25–50% domestic and international travel.

Qualifications:

• 1–2 years of experience as a Project Coordinator or Junior PM.
• Proficiency in MS Project and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to juggle both admin and execution responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through and anticipate project needs.
• No degree required – skills and experience outweigh formal education in this role.
• Experience supporting ERP or D365 implementations is highly desirable but not required.
• Ideal for someone who is hands-on, flexible, and proactive in a fast-paced global environment.
• Role is open to contract-to-hire with the potential for full-time placement.

About us…Sterling Engineering…we offer FULL BENEFITS! As a Sterling Engineering W2 employee on contract, you receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 3 Medical plans to choose from, Dental & Vision plans, 401(k) with a match, and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.