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Project Coordinator

TEKsystems
$45.00 - $50.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Columbus
May 13, 2026
***** This role is not open to candidates requiring sponsorship or those looking to relocate **** TEKsystems is currently recruiting for an onsite Project Coordinator role here in the Columbus, Ohio market. Description The ideal candidate will have an IT and Retail background. As part of the Stores & Connected Platforms team, you align partners and communicate progress for new stores and remodels, so teams stay informed and on track for opening day. You connect Store Operations, Construction, fulfillment, and Technology teams to share timelines, clarify expectations, and coordinate smooth handoffs. You establish clear communication cadences, provide regular status and milestone updates, surface risks and dependencies early, and route questions or issues to the right teams for follow-up. Your focus is to keep stakeholders aligned with the information and coordination needed to deliver a consistent, ready-to-operate store experience. What will you be doing? Align Store Operations, Construction, and Technology partners for assigned new stores and remodels by communicating timelines, milestones, and expectations Coordinate readiness conversations by gathering inputs, capturing requirements, and sharing the right information to support planning and execution Communicate needs and status with fulfillment and technology teams by tracking progress and sharing clear updates on readiness, schedule, and scope changes Facilitate partner touchpoints and handoffs by confirming next steps, documenting decisions, and reinforcing what is needed and when Coordinate field and partner activities by aligning on access and schedules, communicating completion updates, and tracking follow-ups Track readiness check-ins by coordinating validation touchpoints, capturing outcomes, and routing follow-up items to closure Communicate opening and go-live status by sharing updates, facilitating escalations to the appropriate teams, and tracking issues through resolution Establish communication cadences (standups, check-ins, recaps) and share concise updates on milestones, risks, dependencies, and upcoming actions with business and technology partners Coordinate partner deliverables and supporting documentation (as applicable) by collecting approvals and records and sharing them with the right stakeholders Document and share reusable guidance (checklists, timelines, partner guides, readiness summaries) and communicate opportunities to improve handoffs, clarity, and repeatability across openings What will you need to bring? 2+ years of experience supporting retail store technology, POS, or field/operations IT (new store openings and/or remodels preferred) Ability to coordinate basic readiness checks and communicate follow-up needs with the appropriate technical teams; familiarity with retail store technology is helpful Ability to coordinate troubleshooting updates and communicate site readiness status in partnership with technical teams; general understanding of connectivity concepts is helpful Comfortable coordinating across vendors/field teams, Construction, and Store Operations timelines; strong follow-through, organization, and attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to translate technical status into clear updates for business partners. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to help coordinate issue triage, prioritize next steps, and escalate appropriately in fast-paced, time-sensitive situations. Proficiency with documentation and tracking tools (spreadsheets, ticketing systems, project trackers); able to maintain asset lists and readiness checklists. Ability to support off-hours cutovers/go-lives as needed for store openings (as applicable). Strong skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Teams, are a plus. Experience with Smartsheet and ServiceNow is a plus. Skills Project coordination, Project management, POS Additional Skills & Qualifications - Onsite Tuesday - Thursday - This person is tracking deliverables for New Stores and connecting Store Operations, construction, fulfillment. Experience Level Junior level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Columbus, Ohio. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/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 Columbus,Ohio. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 13, 2026. 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. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.