Project Manager/Coordinator (Individual Contributor)Role Overview:Client is seeking a detail-oriented Project Manager/Coordinator (Individual Contributor) to support portfolio-level delivery through effective budget coordination, resource alignment, and stakeholder communication. This role bridges business and technology teams, ensuring initiatives are well-tracked, aligned, and executed efficiently. The ideal candidate combines strong organizational skills, working knowledge of technology delivery, and hands-on experience with Agile tools and frameworks (JIRA, Confluence, Atlassian suite), with the ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans.Key Responsibilities: Portfolio and Program CoordinationSupport portfolio-level planning and tracking, ensuring alignment across multiple initiativesFacilitate key Agile events including PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, Division level All Hands and workshopsCoordinate resource allocation across projects, balancing priorities and capacityPartner with finance team to support budget tracking, forecasting, and variance managementEnsure traceability between portfolio initiatives and execution artifacts (EPICs, Features, User Stories)Identify dependencies and risks across initiatives and escalate as neededDrive visibility into program health, milestones, and delivery outcomesTrack and follow up on action items, risks, and dependencies, ensuring timely resolutionMonitor progress across teams using metrics (velocity, burn-down, predictability measures)Track milestones, deliverables, and action items across projectsProactively follow up on outstanding tasks, risks, and issues to ensure timely closureMaintain clear visibility into project health, status, and blockersFacilitate coordination across cross-functional teams (business, product, technology)Use FNM's program management tools to manage project work plans, issues, risks, and dependencies.Prepare and produce status reports, conducts status meetings and facilitates issue resolution and risk management sessions.Stakeholder Communication and ReportingDevelop executive-level presentations and status reportsSupport meeting facilitation, including agenda creation, notes, and action trackingCommunicate complex updates in a clear, concise, and actionable mannerFacilitate stakeholder meetings, ensuring decisions, actions, and outcomes are documented and trackedTools, Governance and DocumentationLeverage JIRA, Confluence, and Atlassian tools for tracking, reporting, and documentationMaintain up-to-date project documentation, dashboards, and knowledge repositoriesGenerate reports and insights from JIRA (e.g., velocity, progress, dependencies)Ensure adherence to enterprise delivery standards, governance practices, and compliance requirementsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Technology, or related field7 plus years of experience in project/program management or PMO rolesExposure to budget tracking and financial coordinationGood understanding of technology architecture and delivery processesStrong experience with JIRA, Confluence, and Atlassian ecosystemSolid understanding of Agile methodologies and SDLC conceptsFamiliarity with EPICs, Features, User Stories, and their relationshipsExperience managing cross-team dependencies, risks, and large-scale delivery initiativesPMI/Project Management Professional (PMP) certification desiredKey Skills and Competencies:Strong organizational and follow-through skillsExcellent communication and presentation abilitiesAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentAnalytical mindset with attention to detailCollaborative and proactive problem solverExcellent planning skills using industry planning applicationsAttention to detailProficiency with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)Strong communication, negotiation and relationship building skillsStrong issue resolution and risk management skillsExperience with project management methodologiesSuccess Factors:Keeps projects on track through disciplined follow-upsEnables clear visibility for leadership decision-makingBridges business and technology effectively without needing deep engineering expertiseEnsures alignment across teams, budgets, and prioritiesNote:Location: Reston, VA