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Project Coordinator

Pavago is an offshore recruitment company that helps businesses build remote teams by connecting them with top talent from around the globe. It provides an all-in-one service that includes talent acquisition, hiring, onboarding, payroll management, and compliance assurance.

Pavago

Employee count: 11-50

South Africa only

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Project Coordinator (Asana, Trello, Project Tracking & Operations) – Remote | U.S. Hours

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours (flexible for deadlines)

About the Role

We’re hiring a Project Coordinator to bring structure, accountability, and visibility across multiple projects.

This is not a passive admin role — you will act as the execution backbone of the team, ensuring timelines are followed, deliverables are tracked, and stakeholders stay aligned.

If you’re highly organized, proactive, and thrive in fast-moving environments — this role is built for you.

What You’ll Own

Project Planning & Timeline Management

  • Maintain and update project plans using:
    • Asana
    • Trello
    • Monday.com
    • MS Project / Smartsheet
  • Track:
    • Timelines
    • Milestones
    • Dependencies
  • Keep all schedules accurate and up to date

Documentation & Reporting

  • Prepare:
    • Meeting agendas
    • Meeting notes
    • Action items
  • Maintain documentation in:
    • SharePoint
    • Google Drive
    • Confluence
  • Create weekly reports:
    • Progress updates
    • Risks
    • Blockers
    • Key metrics

Communication & Coordination (Core Responsibility)

  • Act as the central liaison between:
    • Project managers
    • Team members
    • Stakeholders
  • Ensure:
    • Clear communication
    • Alignment on priorities
    • Documentation of decisions
  • Follow up on tasks and escalate delays when needed

Task & Resource Tracking

  • Monitor task completion and dependencies
  • Track workload and resource availability
  • Ensure no task is missed or delayed

Risk & Quality Management

  • Identify:
    • Delays
    • Bottlenecks
    • Risks
  • Maintain risk registers and escalate early
  • Ensure deliverables meet quality standards before submission

Vendor & External Coordination

  • Communicate with vendors and partners
  • Track deliverables against agreements
  • Escalate issues when timelines or expectations are not met

What Makes You a Strong Fit

  • You are extremely organized and detail-oriented
  • You proactively follow up (nothing slips through the cracks)
  • You communicate clearly and confidently
  • You can manage multiple projects at once
  • You identify risks early instead of reacting late

Required Experience & Skills

  • 2+ years experience in:
    • Project coordination
    • Operations
    • Administrative/project support
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Asana / Trello / Monday.com
  • Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills:
    • Trackers
    • Pivot tables
    • Conditional formatting
  • Strong documentation and communication skills

Nice to Have

  • Certifications:
    • PMP
    • CAPM
    • Agile (or in progress)
  • Familiarity with:
    • Agile / Scrum workflows
    • Sprint planning
  • Experience in:
    • SaaS
    • Marketing
    • Professional services
    • Construction

What a Typical Day Looks Like

  • Update project timelines and trackers
  • Follow up with team members on deliverables
  • Run or support meetings (notes + action items)
  • Prepare weekly status reports
  • Communicate updates across stakeholders
  • Identify and escalate risks early
  • Maintain clean, organized documentation

In short:
You ensure projects stay on track, visible, and under control.

Key Metrics (KPIs)

  • On-time delivery of tasks and milestones
  • Consistent, high-quality status reporting
  • Zero missed deadlines due to coordination gaps
  • Clean, up-to-date documentation
  • Positive stakeholder feedback on communication and clarity

Why This Role Stands Out

  • High ownership across multiple projects
  • Direct exposure to leadership and decision-making
  • Clear impact on execution and delivery
  • Structured workflows with measurable KPIs
  • Growth path into Project Manager / Operations roles

Interview Process

  • Initial Phone Screen
  • Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
  • Practical Task (project tracker + status report)
  • Client Interview
  • Offer & Background Verification

Apply Now

If you:

  • Love keeping things organized and on track
  • Are proactive and detail-driven
  • Thrive in fast-paced environments

This role is a strong fit.

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Experience level

Experience

2 years minimum

Location requirements

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South Africa +/- 0 hours

About Pavago

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The story of Pavago begins with a common entrepreneurial frustration. Its founders, Parker Cox and Ahmed Raza Ali, were running their own businesses and, like many others, found themselves grappling with the high costs and often underwhelming results of their digital marketing efforts. Determined to find a more efficient path to growth, they turned their sights to the global talent market. This decision to look offshore proved to be a pivotal moment. Within just three months of making their first offshore hire, they witnessed a remarkable 40% reduction in their Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC). This initial success was just the beginning of a transformative journey.

Encouraged by these results, they continued to build their offshore team, and within six months, they had expanded to seven team members. This strategic move not only drove down their operational labor costs by 22% but also led to significant increases across all their critical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). As they shared their success story with fellow business owners, they discovered a widespread need for what they had built. A waitlist of entrepreneurs quickly formed, all asking the same question: 'Can you help us scale our team the same way?' This overwhelming demand was the spark that ignited Pavago. The founders realized they had a key to unlock a competitive advantage for small and medium-sized businesses – democratizing access to incredible offshore talent. Today, Pavago stands as a comprehensive, all-in-one service partner for businesses looking to scale efficiently. They handle the entire process, from talent acquisition and onboarding to payroll management and compliance, allowing entrepreneurs to focus on growth while leveraging a global team of top-tier professionals.

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Retirement savings plan

Offers a retirement savings plan with a company match.

Company events

Company-sponsored events and team-building activities.

Flexible work hours

Offers flexible work hours to accommodate different schedules.

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