> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/736690-temporary-it-project-coordinator](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/736690-temporary-it-project-coordinator). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Temporary IT Project Coordinator - **Company:** K&L Gates - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $93,600.0 - $104,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, IT Management, Information Technology Operations, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate, Tools for Reporting, DocuSign, Servicenow - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c4d103ce7ec95a03 ## About the Role We are seeking a Temporary IT Project Coordinator to join K&L Gates. Candidates must be self-starters who possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing the highest quality client service are strongly preferred., + Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required. + Excellent organizational and administrative skills + Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to push back and manage expectations professionally + Strong verbal and written communication skills + Pragmatic, self-disciplined and organized + Strong work ethic and ability to work in an individual and team-oriented setting + Ability to coordinate and communicate across cross-functional teams + Ability to analyze problems, interpret operational needs and develop collaborative solutions + Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment + Customer service orientation with a strong problem solving approach * Exposure to project coordination, PMO or IT Operations * Experience with reporting tools or portfolio/project tracking systems * Familiarity with Project or portfolio management concepts + Desire to learn and grow career in a project management or analyst field ADDITIONAL ABILITIES REQUIRED Basic experience with the following tools: Servicenow or other Project and Portfolio management tools Smartsheets or Excel PowerBI (or similar reporting/dashboarding solutions DocuSign or AdobeSign Bonus: Powerautomate or other workflow tools Hourly Rate $45.00 - $50.00/ hour The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. ## Description The IT Project Coordinator will support the execution and day-to-day operations of the Firm's Demand Management and Project Portfolio processes during a temporary coverage period. This role will work closely with the Senior Business Relationship Manager (BRM) to coordinate intake, portfolio reporting, and governance activities across IT initiatives. The Project Coordinator will play a key role in managing and tracking incoming requests, coordinating discovery efforts, maintaining portfolio data, and supporting communication across stakeholders. This role will ensure that project demand is documented, evaluated, and progressed through established governance processes in alignment with Firm priorities. This position is ideal for someone with strong organizational and communication skills who is interested in developing experience in project coordination, demand management, and IT portfolio operations. The Project Coordinator may also be assigned small, less complex projects or initiatives to run in a project manager capacity. KEY RELATIONSHIPS This role reports to the Senior Business Relationship Manager and works in close partnership with the Business Transformation Office, Demand Manager, technology architects, technology leadership, Project Managers, Procurement, and business stakeholders. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Demand Intake & Coordination * Coordinate and track all incoming non-support IT requests through the intake process * Schedule and facilitate discovery discussions with requesters and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) * Ensure requests are properly documented, categorized, and progressed through governance workflows * Maintain and organize the demand backlog and pipeline * Coordinate with vendors, architects, procurement and other technology personnel to ensure required assessments and contracts are completed. Portfolio Reporting & Status Management * Collect, validate, and consolidate demand status updates, risks, issues, and milestones * Produce recurring demand and portfolio reports and dashboards for IT leadership * Ensure project and demand data is accurate, complete, and current Governance & Process Support * Support execution of demand management and project governance processes * Prepare materials and facilitate leadership updates on demand and initiative processes * Help maintain intake workflows, demand dashboards and supporting tools * Facilitate project handover meetings to ensure a smooth transition from demand to project Stakeholder Coordination & Communication * Serve as a central coordination point between requesters, IT teams, vendors and leadership * Communicate status updates, risks, and dependencies across active initiatives * Escalate risks or issues to leadership before reaching critical status Operational & Administrative Support * Maintain project and portfolio documentation, including SOPs and templates * Prepare meeting materials, agendas, and notes * Support data analysis and reporting related to resource planning and demand trends ADDITIONAL DUTIES + Manage the successful and timely delivery of smaller initiatives. + Participate in project discovery and governance meetings and propose improvements, if necessary. + Direct project correspondences by preparing and reviewing project scope, timeline, meeting minutes and emails. + Assist in the maintenance of department templates, records and resources, including team intranet and project team sites. + Provide additional administrative project support, as required., In accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants for our Los Angeles and San Francisco offices with arrest and conviction records will be considered. ## Related Videos - [Building Talent Acquisitions Teams](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1496-building-talent-acquisitions-teams) - [Applying Agile Principles to Incident Management ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/101-applying-agile-principles-to-incident-management) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Recruitment Reinvented: Bold strategies and the $10K signing incentive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1068-recruitment-reinvented-bold-strategies-and-the-10k-signing-incentive) - [AI in Production: applied AI & enterprise use cases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100130-ai-in-production-applied-ai-enterprise-use-cases) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)