Technical Project Coordinator

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Thirteen-time Webby award-winning Freelancer is the world's biggest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace. We connect millions of clients and freelancers across the globe, and every day, thousands of jobs are posted, bid on, negotiated, and managed through our site.  

We think it is pretty cool that our marketplace hosts a real-life economy, where work is undertaken in every area you can think of. From design, writing, data entry and software development; through to sales, marketing, accounting and legal services - even NASA uses us

We are hiring a Technical Project Coordinator in our Manila HQ who knows how to build things from the ground up, someone who will work as a skilled technical expert guiding clients from concept to completion. 

In this role you will be responsible for the end to end coordination of projects that entrepreneurs and enterprises on Freelancer want completed. This includes a wide range of sectors and technologies, from mobile games for solo founders to custom SaaS solutions for small businesses.

This role suits someone with strong client-facing experience and a hands-on builder's mindset, like a startup founder or product manager who knows how to turn vision into reality. You'll work directly with clients to shape their ideas into clear specifications, manage freelancers, oversee agile development, and drive projects from concept through to successful delivery. One day you might be guiding the launch of a mobile app, the next helping a founder build their first SaaS product. If you're a high-achiever who thrives on variety, enjoys solving real-world problems, and is looking for more than a corporate routine, this is the job for you.

You will be working from our Manila HQ alongside our amazing team of Account Managers under the Managed Services Group.  

With our mission to provide one billion jobs across the globe, we are in need of a Technical Project Coordinator who'll be willing to take our company to the next level As a sneak peak of behind the scenes, you'll be able to:

• Partner with clients to understand their business ideas and translate them into detailed technical project plans, scopes, and timelines. 
• Act as an intermediary between clients and freelancers. Liaising with clients, providing expert guidance, regular updates, and managing expectations to bring visions to life.
• Oversee project execution from inception to launch, identifying risks, troubleshooting issues, and applying lessons from real-world building experiences (e.g., startup pivots or failures).
• Facilitate collaboration through meetings, workshops, and demos, ensuring alignment between clients, developers, and stakeholders.
• Track progress, budgets, and deliverables with project management tools, while maintaining comprehensive documentation.
• Contribute to process enhancements by leveraging technical expertise to optimize workflows and foster innovation in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• Experience in coordinating technical projects, product management, or similar roles in the past. 
• Familiarity with current web and mobile technologies, and a strong interest in staying up to date with tech trends.
• Good technical understanding, ideally with hands-on experience in product development, web/mobile projects, or cloud-based applications.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Scrum) and tools (e.g. Jira, Asana, etc)
• Efficient in managing multiple projects, prioritizing, and thriving in a client-focused, results-oriented environment, with the ability to lead stand-up meetings with clients and provide timely feedback. 
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or bootcamp certifications. 

Benefits

• Work hard, take ownership, and watch your career soar in a dynamic and meritocratic workplace
• Get inspired and stay engaged with our company's regular hackathons, monthly engagement events, and sports activities where you can put your skills to the test and win cash prizes 
• Earn a competitive salary that recognizes your talent and dedication
• Comprehensive and competitive health benefits to keep you and your family healthy (HMO, Life, and Personal Accident Insurances)
• Enjoy a delicious free daily meal, snacks, and beverages, to help you stay productive and focused throughout the day
• Experience transparency and open communication at our weekly town halls, featuring Q&A sessions with the CEO