About Pacific Office Automation
Pacific Office Automation (POA) is the largest independently owned document imaging and technology dealer in the nation. Since 1976, we have grown to more than 30 branches across 11 western states: OR, WA, CA, AZ, NM, NV, UT, ID, CO, TX, and HI.
With more than 40 years of experience in office equipment, technology, and managed IT services, our continued growth and strong reputation have helped us build lasting relationships with leading manufacturers, including Canon, Sharp, Konica Minolta, HP, Ricoh, Lexmark, and many others.
At Pacific Office Automation, we offer a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth, competitive benefits, and a team of passionate professionals who are committed to helping one another succeed. We strive to be a long-term employer by investing in our employees through ongoing training, professional development, and industry certifications.
We also believe that every employee's voice matters. Regardless of seniority or tenure, we encourage our team members to share ideas, ask questions, and contribute to our continued success.
Position
Our growing Managed Services Provider (MSP) division is seeking a Project Coordinator to join our team in Beaverton, OR.
The Project Coordinator will oversee and coordinate server deployment, migration, and service implementation projects while working closely with customers, technical teams, sales engineers, and project engineers to ensure projects are completed successfully and on schedule.
Essential Job Duties
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Maintain and monitor project plans, schedules, timelines, work hours, budgets, and expenditures.
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Coordinate and manage multiple server deployment and implementation projects for customers.
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Organize, attend, and participate in stakeholder and project meetings.
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Document meeting minutes, key decisions, action items, and follow-up activities.
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Prepare presentations and other materials needed for project meetings.
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Track project milestones and ensure deadlines are met.
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Complete project-related tasks and provide support throughout the project lifecycle.
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Ensure projects follow established frameworks, processes, and documentation standards.
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Identify and assess project risks and issues and provide solutions when appropriate.
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Chair and facilitate project meetings when needed and distribute relevant information to stakeholders.
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Coordinate internal and external resources, including both technical and non-technical teams.
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Work directly with customers to define and execute project plans.
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Communicate change management plans, project priorities, timelines, and expectations.
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Develop project processes and procedures for server migrations and service implementations.
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Manage client relationships and establish clear customer expectations throughout implementation and migration projects.
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Collaborate with Technical Account Managers, Sales Engineers, and Project Engineers to coordinate deliverables and meet project deadlines.
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Maintain accurate project documentation in accordance with project management best practices, including meeting minutes, project plan updates, and weekly status reports.
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Document functional and technical specifications for delivered solutions.
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Analyze, create, and review Statements of Work (SOWs) and project change requests.
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Contribute to the continuous improvement of Pacific Office Automation's project management processes and practices.
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Coordinate training and mentorship between teams and technical staff.
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Utilize the company's project management platform to manage resources, tasks, timelines, and the overall project lifecycle.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or another computer-related field.
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5+ years of experience working within a Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment.
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5+ years of project coordination and/or scheduling experience.
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Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to effectively balance technical knowledge with strong relationship-management and communication skills.
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Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Benefits
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Advancement and growth opportunities, including leadership opportunities
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Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
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Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
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401(k) with company match
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Paid time off, vacation, and sick leave
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FSA programs
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Pacific Office Automation is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate our employees' differences because we know that diversity makes us stronger.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field or Computer Science
- Five years of experience working at a Managed Service Provider
- Five years of project and/or scheduling coordination experience
- Ability to use soft and hard skills to effectively deliver results
Pacific Office Automation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pacific Office Automation and has not been reviewed or approved by Pacific Office Automation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance is considered comprehensive with multiple plan options and comparatively low costs. Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as a strong part of the package.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) match is characterized as strong, with some indications of additional employer contributions tied to goals. Retirement offerings are positioned as competitive relative to common mid‑market packages.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Sales incentives can deliver high earnings for strong performers. Upside in quota‑carrying roles is highlighted as a meaningful component of total compensation.
Pacific Office Automation Insights
What We Do
At Pacific Office Automation (POA), we take pride in being a privately held office technology and managed services provider headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon. Since our founding in 1976 by Terry Newsom, we have grown from a small photocopier business into the largest independent office equipment dealer in the United States. Today, we generate approximately $491 million in annual revenue and serve over 40,000 businesses across the western U.S. with a team of about 1,400 employees across 30+ regional offices in Oregon, Washington, California, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, Texas, Nevada, New Mexico, and Idaho. At our core, we offer a broad array of services focused on streamlining workplace operations. These include the sales and leasing of office equipment such as multifunction printers, copiers, fax machines, VoIP phone systems, and mailing equipment. We proudly partner with industry-leading hardware brands including Canon, Ricoh, Konica Minolta, Sharp, HP, and Lexmark to deliver customized solutions to our clients. Our Managed Print Services (MPS) form a cornerstone of our business, allowing customers to outsource print operations for greater efficiency, supply monitoring, device maintenance, and overall workflow optimization. Beyond print services, we have expanded into managed IT services and unified communications. We offer cloud-managed infrastructure, cybersecurity, network management, VoIP phone systems, and digital document management tools. These services are especially valued in sectors that demand high security and compliance, such as healthcare, legal, education, and government. Our IT division also integrates video surveillance systems and supports facilities management with services like EV charging station installations. Our service model emphasizes a strong local presence and fast response times. Each regional branch operates semi-autonomously, staffed with technical experts, account managers, and support personnel trained to resolve customer issues quickly. This decentralized approach enables us to maintain consistent service and support across our large geographic footprint. Our corporate motto, "Problem Solved," reflects our proactive, client-focused philosophy.
Why Work With Us
We’re unique because we offer end-to-end tech solutions under one roof. Our local ownership, rapid growth, and “Problem Solved” mindset create a rare mix of stability, innovation, and autonomy. You’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, be supported every step of the way—and build a lasting career you’re proud of.







