Technical Program Coordinator

Love helping people? Well, Zendesk is looking for an IT Infrastructure Specialist who is a sharp go-getter!  You should be customer-centric, a problem solver, caring, honest, observant, humble, rational and above all else self-aware. To be successful here you should not be shy and be ready to address any task big or small. We are looking for someone who is collaborative, has a good work ethic and enjoys being part of a diverse team across the globe. 

At Zendesk, we believe outstanding customer experiences come from exceptional service and collaborative teamwork. We lead with empathy, innovate with purpose, and celebrate diversity and inclusion in everything we do. Join us as a Technical Project Manager and be part of a global team that cares deeply about our people and the technology that powers them.

The Technical Project Coordinator will play a key role in projects of varying types and sizes.   Work closely with the Program Lead to ensure procurement, financials, and task tracking are current, tracked and reported.  

This position requires good organization skills to manage multiple global projects and stakeholders, to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.

• Project Coordination: Support the full project lifecycle by maintaining project schedules, tracking milestones, and ensuring documentation is up to date.

• Procurement & Purchasing: Facilitate the end-to-end purchasing process for hardware and software; create purchase orders (POs) and track deliveries to ensure timely project starts.

• Contract & License Management: Maintain a centralized database of vendor contracts and software licenses; monitor renewal dates and coordinate with legal/finance for approvals.

• Asset Inventory: Manage the lifecycle of IT assets, ensuring all equipment and software seats are accurately tracked, assigned, and reclaimed.

• Status Reporting: Provide regular status updates to stakeholders, highlighting potential blockers or delays in the supply chain or resource allocation.

• Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for internal teams and external vendors to resolve shipping discrepancies or invoice issues.

• Resource Tracking: Ensure the timely allocation of technical resources and materials, assisting the team in navigating budget constraints and cost tracking.

• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in a project coordination, junior TPM, or IT administrative role.

• Technical Literacy: A foundational understanding of IT Infrastructure (networking, AV/Zoom, and hardware) to effectively communicate with engineering teams.

• Tool Proficiency: Hands-on experience with ticketing systems (Jira, ServiceNow, or Zendesk) and procurement platforms (Coupa, Netsuite, or similar).

• Office Suite Expertise: High proficiency in Google Workspace specifically with Sheets for budget tracking and inventory data.

• Organizational Mastery: Exceptional multitasking skills with a "no task is too small" attitude and a high degree of accuracy in data entry.

• Proven adaptability to navigate uncertain and challenging situations.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

• Lead with exceptional customer service: Every interaction matters. We do more than fix tech issues — we create seamless experiences for our colleagues.

• Deliver the simplest solution: We cut through complexity with clarity and efficiency. Less is more.

• Show pride in our work: You own your impact and bring your best every day.

• Care for each other: We support and celebrate one another’s successes and challenges.

• Collaborate and innovate: Diverse voices and ideas fuel our creativity and growth.

• Commit to inclusion: We’re building a workplace where everyone can thrive and belong.

If you’re passionate about technology, customer service, and being part of a collaborative, global team that values innovation and inclusion, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us power an amazing employee experience at Zendesk!

Zendesk is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to champion global diversity, equity, & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment and employees at Zendesk are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Zendesk endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans pursuant to applicable federal and state law. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to submit this application, complete any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] with your specific accommodation request.

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Hybrid: In this role, our hybrid experience is designed at the team level to give you a rich onsite experience packed with connection, collaboration, learning, and celebration - while also giving you flexibility to work remotely for part of the week. This role must attend our local office for part of the week. The specific in-office schedule is to be determined by the hiring manager.

The intelligent heart of customer experience

Zendesk software was built to bring a sense of calm to the chaotic world of customer service. Today we power billions of conversations with brands you know and love.

Zendesk believes in offering our people a fulfilling and inclusive experience. Our hybrid way of working, enables us to purposefully come together in person, at one of our many Zendesk offices around the world, to connect, collaborate and learn whilst also giving our people the flexibility to work remotely for part of the week.

As part of our commitment to fairness and transparency, we inform all applicants that artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision systems may be used to screen or evaluate applications for this position, in accordance with Company guidelines and applicable law.

Zendesk is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster global diversity, equity, & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment and employees at Zendesk are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer. If you are based in the United States and would like more information about your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

Zendesk endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans pursuant to applicable federal and state law. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to submit this application, complete any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] with your specific accommodation request.