A project coordinator sounds more like a paper pusher :-)
Really funny ! So what's a paper pusher exactly ? Don't be upset but my english is not efficient as an american native so I ignore many slangs.
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2 replies by Eduard Hernandez and Lavaughn Selvon
May 01, 2018 1:48 PM
Eduard Hernandez
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Hehe, I learned that expression from an American friend of mine. It basically means a bureaucrat.
May 02, 2018 10:44 AM
Lavaughn Selvon
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If you check my profile and what I do with regards to projects, you'll see exactly what that term involves lol. Project coordinator is more an entry-level ; project manager is professional level (mostly).
Hehe, I learned that expression from an American friend of mine. It basically means a bureaucrat.
Ok I see. Thank you Saving Changes...
Dinah YoungProject Manager / Software Asset Manager| Prince William CountySpringfield, Va, United States
I have done both (at the same time). I coordinated the upgrade of our SQL Server databases to the latest version. I worked with several teams who were managing their part of the project. I was in charge of coordinating schedules, tracking where we were in the projects, reporting status, facilitating meetings. I also managed the development of several applications. When I manage a project I assign tasks, communicate with stakeholders, track risks, manage resources, etc. The project manager is more deeply involves, whereas the project coordinator is doing more administrative work and tracking.
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1 reply by Antonella Canossa
May 01, 2018 2:23 PM
Antonella Canossa
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Very useful answer (I'm studying for the PMP exam). And what about project expediter?
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