Bachelor's degree preferred — equivalent experience in a project support or coordination role is welcome
1–3 years of experience in a project support or coordination role; consulting or tech firm experience a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, ServiceNow)
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities
Requirements:
Maintain project plans, trackers, and status dashboards across cybersecurity and technology engagements
Schedule and coordinate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder touchpoints with client teams spanning Banking, Healthcare, Government, and Manufacturing
Track action items, risks, and issues; escalate blockers to the project or program manager
Prepare meeting notes, status reports, and project artifacts tailored to client context
Job description
Technical Project Coordinator Location: Chicago - Remote
JOB SUMMARY
The Project Coordinator supports the day-to-day execution of cybersecurity and technology consulting engagements. Operating at the intersection of people, process, and technology, this role ensures project logistics, documentation, and scheduling run smoothly across multiple workstreams. At Pearl, no two days look the same — you need to be adaptable, proactive, and ready to jump in wherever the team needs you.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain project plans, trackers, and status dashboards across cybersecurity and technology engagements
Schedule and coordinate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder touchpoints with client teams spanning Banking, Healthcare, Government, and Manufacturing
Track action items, risks, and issues; escalate blockers to the project or program manager
Prepare meeting notes, status reports, and project artifacts tailored to client context
Support resource onboarding and coordinate logistics across cross-functional project teams
Assist with invoice tracking, budget monitoring, and procurement documentation
Maintain organized, version-controlled project documentation accessible to all team members
Flex into supporting areas outside your core role as business needs evolve — agility is expected
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree preferred — equivalent experience in a project support or coordination role is welcome
1–3 years of experience in a project support or coordination role; consulting or tech firm experience a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, ServiceNow)
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication — comfortable interfacing with both technical and business stakeholders
Certifications such as CAPM, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma are a great to have
Startup-ready mindset: comfortable with ambiguity, fast-moving environments, and evolving priorities
