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What is a technical project coordinator and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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Brian Starr Ph.D.
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A technical project manager is responsible for providing project planning and management for established initiatives within a company. You are to ensure that projects are completed within a specific time and budget. Your job responsibilities include working on research drafts, managing work tools and creating presentation materials, assigning and overseeing the daily tasks of technical personnel, and recruiting and training exceptional employees to fulfill positions within the technical department. Furthermore, you must hold regular technical team meetings to address any challenges regarding projects and determine the progress of the company, update and maintain all production technologies, and ensure proper maintenance and installation.

You need a bachelor's degree in business, project management, or computer science, or a related technical field and a few years of experience for this role. Apart from this, you should possess exceptional interpersonal skills, strong analytical skills, organization skills, and must be able to communicate verbally and in writing. You will earn an average salary of $69,950 annually.

What's a day at work look like for a technical project coordinator?

Brian Starr Ph.D.Brian Starr Ph.D. LinkedIn profile

Assistant Professor of Economics, Lubbock Christian University

In some ways, it will look like a typical workday before the pandemic began. Practices refined and inculcated in the workplace over the past few decades will not all go by the wayside. But I suspect some things in the post-pandemic world will look significantly different. More people will work from home, as employees substitute a bit more work or leisure time for the commute and as employers look to reduce rent payments on office space. More meetings will be held online, particularly those which would be logistically challenging or financially costly to host in person. This will bring the benefit of flexibility to a new generation of workers, but it will also challenge them in new ways to find an appropriate balance between work and leisure. Those distinctions can blur when your home is also your office.
ScoreTechnical Project CoordinatorUS Average
Salary
6.1

Avg. Salary $78,126

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.4

Growth rate 11%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
4.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.51%

Asian 11.99%

Black or African American 6.24%

Hispanic or Latino 8.82%

Unknown 4.70%

White 67.73%

Gender

female 50.27%

male 49.73%

Age - 43
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 43
Stress level
7.4

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.5

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.7

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Technical project coordinator career paths

Key steps to become a technical project coordinator

  1. Explore technical project coordinator education requirements

    Most common technical project coordinator degrees

    Bachelor's

    64.1 %

    Associate

    16.5 %

    Master's

    12.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific technical project coordinator skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Project Management17.76%
    Customer Service6.36%
    Infrastructure6.32%
    SharePoint6.02%
    PowerPoint6.01%
  3. Complete relevant technical project coordinator training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New technical project coordinators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a technical project coordinator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real technical project coordinator resumes.
  4. Research technical project coordinator duties and responsibilities

    • Direct and manage strategic project development from beginning to end using SDLC best practices.
    • Manage operational tech efficiency by implementing QIP process, measuring tech performance to SLA standards.
    • Manage multiple programs for a bank wide initiative along with coordinating vendor activity and PMO support functions.
    • Prepare documentation and manage technical and UAT testing.
  5. Prepare your technical project coordinator resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your technical project coordinator resume.

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  6. Apply for technical project coordinator jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a technical project coordinator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average technical project coordinator salary

The average technical project coordinator salary in the United States is $78,126 per year or $38 per hour. Technical project coordinator salaries range between $56,000 and $107,000 per year.

Average technical project coordinator salary
$78,126 Yearly
$37.56 hourly

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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2020
Pros

not applicable because I dont work as a technical project manager

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not applicable because I dont work as a technical project manager


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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2020
Pros

I enjoy problem-solving and identifying a path to completing a complex project. I like to ensure that moving parts come together smoothly and communicating successes and celebrating with the team.


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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2020
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I believe being genuine and true to yourself, is an essential combination for people in my field. Skills such as Leadership, Critical thinking, problem solving, communication and presentation skills, managing time and people at the same time, networking, planning and many more, are developed as we attain experience in this field. The usage of clear and concise communication to interact professionally with co-workers, supervisors and to the managers. Working in a team with people from diverse backgrounds with a deep understanding and awareness of differences in both individuals and organizations. I am focused and attentive to details when addressing high-volume tasks to meet the deadlines. I am inspired by making a positive impact to whatever task is assigned. These qualities and skills will help to support your company’s mission and I could become a great asset to your company, while reflecting positively on the professionalism in its employees.


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Updated January 8, 2025

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