Project Coordinator (East Coast, United States)

Work Location: Remote - United States (East Coast)

Work Schedule: Mon – Fri, during normal business hours

Engagement Model: Employment; full-time

Start Date: ASAP

DataForce by TransPerfect is looking for a Project Coordinator located on the East Coast, United States to join our growing team!

Role Summary

The Project Coordinator works closely with their manager in the execution of projects according to project plans. The Project Coordinator works with stakeholders to understand project requirements, using their project expertise and technical skills to handle and assign project tasks, assist with problem solving, and support managers in day-to-day department operations. The Project Coordinator coordinates the life cycle of data annotation, data collection, data transcription, and staffing projects, ensuring their seamless execution.

Role Responsibilities

The Project Coordinator supports the Project Manager in the day-to-day activities in the execution of project plans. They are ultimately responsible for the quality, profitability, and performance of their work through the guidance of their manager.

• Responsible for the day-to-day execution of project plans, schedules, and expenditures, organizing and participating in stakeholder meetings, and ensuring that project deadlines are met in a timely manner
• Oversee the day-to-day project activities, from data assignments to and from annotation and Quality Assurance, overseeing and managing the data life cycle
• Work with the Project Manager to implement and execute project plans, working towards ensuring timely, budget-friendly, and quality deliveries
• Identify and mitigate risks while ensuring project quality and accuracy
• Act as the point of contact between contributors and payments team in case of any payment issues
• Communicate with other teams and departments within the company, such as Sourcing, Payments, IT, and Operations, to ensure the smooth running of the project
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with team members, contributors, and independent contractors
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment by effective prioritization
• Ensure projects adhere to frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately for each project
• Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for this role and assigned by the manager/supervisor

Requirements

Role Requirements – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional communication skills – ability to communicate important project updates both verbally and in writing
• Effective use of systems and tools to plan, organize, and prioritize, to ensure successful project completion through proficient time management
• Resource planning skills – effectively and strategically distributing resources
• Organization skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Outstanding teamwork and collaboration skills – ability to interact with all stakeholders
• Problem-solving skills – effective analysis and creative solutions for any problems that might arise
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills – ability to analyze a situation and plan and implement a solution
• Knowledge of file management and other administrative procedures
• Competency in the use of business applications and collaboration tools, including but not limited to the Microsoft suite of applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) and Google Workspace suite of products

Role Requirements – Education and/or Experience

• Minimum 1 year Project Coordination/Project Assistant experience (industry experience a plus)
• Experience supporting Machine Learning data annotation services and data collection
• English language fluency

Preferred Role Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent
• Experience supporting Machine Learning transcription and staffing projects, a plus
• Awareness of PMI/PMP international project management standards
• Knowledge of AI industry
• Experience working with support ticketing systems
• Experience working with crowd workers/community
• Experience working in a multinational/multicultural virtual working environment
• Experience in working in a cross-functional/matrix organization
• Fluency in a language other than English is a plus

Who we are

DataForce is a worldwide data collection and labeling platform that combines technology with a diverse network of more than one million data contributors, scientists, and engineers. DataForce offers companies in technology, automotive, life sciences, and other industries secure and reliable AI services for exceptional structured data and customer experiences.

DataForce is part of the TransPerfect family of companies, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business with offices in more than 100 cities worldwide.

For more information about us, please visit our website: https://www.transperfect.com/dataforce

TransPerfect provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. For more information on the TransPerfect Family of Companies, please visit our website at www.transperfect.com.