Project Coordinator

Role Overview 

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Project Coordinator with 2+ years of experience in managing and supporting software development projects across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). 

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of project coordination, stakeholder communication, and hands-on exposure to QA/testing activities along with the ability to understand business/domain requirements. This role requires ownership, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

Project Coordination & Delivery 

• Coordinate and manage project activities across the full lifecycle—from initiation to deployment and closure. 
• Create and maintain project plans, timelines, sprint trackers, and status reports.
• Monitor progress, identify risks/issues, and proactively drive resolutions. 
• Ensure deliverables meet timelines, scope, and quality expectations. 

Stakeholder Management 

• Serve as a point of contact between clients, internal teams, and vendors. 
• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements and translate them into actionable tasks.
• Conduct regular status meetings, prepare MOMs, and ensure follow-ups are completed.
• Provide timely updates to stakeholders on project health and milestones. 

Agile & SDLC Execution

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Development, QA, Design) in Agile/Scrum environments. 
• Assist in sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Ensure adherence to SDLC processes, quality standards, and documentation practices. 

QA & Quality Assurance Support 

• Understand functional requirements and assist in defining acceptance criteria.
• Perform manual testing, test case creation, execution, and defect tracking.
• Collaborate with client teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage. 
• Validate deliverables before client demos/releases to ensure quality and completeness.
  

Documentation & Reporting 

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation including BRDs, FRS, test cases, and reports.
• Track metrics such as progress, defects, and performance indicators. 
• Ensure all approvals, estimates, and project artifacts are properly documented and stored.

Operational & Ownership Responsibilities 

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision. 
• Step in to support project management activities when required. 
• Coordinate with vendors/sub-contractors and resolve blockers efficiently.
• Continuously improve processes and contribute to delivery excellence. 

Required Skills & Qualifications 

• 2–4 years of experience in Project Coordination / Project Management (preferably in IT/software projects) 
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
• Hands-on experience in manual QA/testing and defect management tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla)
• Ability to understand business/domain requirements and translate into technical tasks
• Experience in web and/or mobile application development projects 
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities 
• High attention to detail, accountability, and problem-solving mindset 

Good to Have 

• Exposure to tools like Jira, Confluence, Trello, or Asana 
• Basic understanding of APIs, databases, or system integrations 
• Experience working with distributed or cross-functional teams
• Understanding of Finance domain and experience with Fintech projects 

Key Traits 

• Self-driven and able to work with minimal day-to-day supervision
• Adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability 
• Quality-focused with an eye for detail