Project Coordinator
Get to Know Us:
It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing!
At BlackLine, we're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business of enterprise applications.
Since being founded in 2001, BlackLine has become a leading provider of cloud software that automates and controls the entire financial close process. Our vision is to modernize the finance and accounting function to enable greater operational effectiveness and agility, and we are committed to delivering innovative solutions and services to empower accounting and finance leaders around the world to achieve Modern Finance.
Being a best-in-class SaaS Company, we understand that bringing in new ideas and innovative technology is mission critical. At BlackLine we are always working with new, cutting edge technology that encourages our teams to learn something new and expand their creativity and technical skillset that will accelerate their careers.
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Make Your Mark:
This role requires a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to join our team. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for assisting project managers in organizing and controlling project activities, as well as facilitating communication and collaboration among team members. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, be adept at multitasking, and have a keen eye for detail. In this role you will be responsible for gathering and analyzing business requirements, identifying areas for improvement, and recommending solutions to enhance business processes and operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to communicate effectively. This is a dynamic, fast-paced organization and this position requires a high-energy individual with strong administrative and interpersonal skills. This position reports directly to the SVP, Transformation.
You'll Get To:
- Coordinate project activities and ensure that all tasks are completed on time and within budget.
- Track project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
- Facilitate communication among project team members and ensure that all parties are informed of project status and changes.
- Gather and analyze business requirements from stakeholders and end-users.
- Conduct research and analysis to identify business opportunities and challenges.
- Schedule and facilitate meetings, workshops, and interviews with stakeholders to gather/draft requirements and feedback.
- Prepare and distribute project documentation, including meeting agendas, deadlines, minutes, and status reports.
- Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
- Assist in the development of project documentation, such as requirements documents, specifications, and testing plans.
- Create/document business processes, workflows, and requirements using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Develop business cases, feasibility studies, and cost-benefit analyses to support decision-making.
- Identify gaps and inefficiencies in current business processes and propose solutions for improvement.
- Create and maintain documentation, including requirements documents, functional specifications, and user manuals.
- Provide support and guidance to project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
What You'll Bring:
- 3-5 years of experience in project management tools with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proven experience in project coordination or related roles.
- Experience in workflow documentation tools (Visio and PowerPoint)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.
- Proven experience as a business analyst or in a similar analytical role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and vice versa.
- Experience with process modeling and documentation.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Thrive at BlackLine Because You Are Joining:
- A technology-based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Every door at BlackLine is open. Just bring your brains, your problem-solving skills, and be part of a winning team at the world's most trusted name in Finance Automation!
- A culture that is kind, open, and accepting. It's a place where people can embrace what makes them unique, and the mix of cultural backgrounds and varying interests cultivates diverse thought and perspectives.
- A culture where BlackLiner's continued growth and learning is empowered. BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity.
BlackLine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws.
BlackLine recognizes that the ways we work and the workplace itself has shifted. We innovate in a workplace that optimizes a combination of virtual and in-person interactions to maximize collaboration and nurture our culture. Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least 2 days a week.
Salary Range:
USD $80,000.00 - USD $113,900.00
Pay Transparency Statement:
Placement within this range depends upon several factors, including the applicant's prior relevant job experience, skill set, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, BlackLine also offers short-term and long-term incentive programs, based on eligibility, along with a robust offering of benefit and wellness plans.