Program Coordinator II

Position Title: Program Coordinator II Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Program Coordinator opportunity located in Kirkland, WA. Job Responsibilities: Coordinate specific tasks within specification projects, such as scheduling, documentation, and status tracking. Manage one or more small to medium specification or validation projects independently, leveraging support of senior program staff when appropriate. Help maintain project schedules, milestones, and task lists to support timely delivery across development and validation phases. Monitor project timelines and proactively flag potential delays or issues. Coordinate meeting logistics, capture notes, and follow up on action items across teams. Own and optimize workflows for designated specification or validation programs. Help ensure specifications follow established processes for review, approval, validation, and release. Assist with document version control, file organization, and governance compliance. Create and maintain process documentation to support consistency and knowledge sharing. Ensure project tracking data integrity and use high-quality data to generate reports. Support the preparation and distribution of specification artifacts and supporting materials. Serve as a coordination point between internal teams (Engineering, Certification, Product, Legal, Marketing) and external member companies. Facilitate clear communication across diverse stakeholder groups. Synthesize feedback and input from cross-functional stakeholders. Prepare and distribute project status updates, reports, and communications to leadership and stakeholders. Job Qualifications: 2-5 years of experience in project coordination, program support, or related role Passion for technology and continuous learning Highly flexible and full of initiative – you regularly push your comfort zone and stretch to improve yourself and your work Demonstrated ability to work cross-team within a diverse team environment Strong sense of ownership and unwavering attention to detail Adaptable and able to change focus quickly while managing ambiguity Known to follow up on outstanding questions and open issues in a timely and reliable manner Accountable team player who operates with integrity Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet tight deadlines Knowledge of project management fundamentals and ability to implement them Demonstrated competence in writing professional emails, user support guides, and/or business documentation Effective written and verbal communication skills with diplomatic approach Analytical mindset balanced with drive for continuous improvement Program Mastery: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint Program Adequacy: Confluence, Jira Familiarity with collaboration and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Teams) a plus Preferred Job Qualifications: Interest in technical documentation, standards development, wireless technology, or specification validation Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Job Details: Job Type: Contract Location: Kirkland, WA. Pay Rate Range: $30-40/hr. Must be US Citizen or GC Holder only. Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan. About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.