Governance Coordinator

Location: Remote
Job Type: Contract
Industry: Engineering / Government Services / Technology

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Governance Coordinator to support enterprise governance, compliance, and business operations initiatives. This role will serve as a key liaison between business stakeholders, project teams, and leadership to ensure governance processes, documentation, reporting, and operational controls are effectively maintained.

The ideal candidate combines strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple teams, manage documentation, facilitate meetings, and support strategic decision-making through data-driven reporting and process management.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate governance activities across programs, projects, and business units.
• Support governance committees, review boards, and stakeholder meetings by preparing agendas, meeting materials, and documentation.
• Track action items, decisions, risks, and follow-up activities to ensure accountability and timely completion.
• Develop and maintain governance documentation, processes, standards, and operating procedures.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and executive summaries for leadership review.
• Assist with compliance, audit readiness, policy management, and process improvement initiatives.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and governance metrics.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership.
• Maintain records related to governance decisions, approvals, and organizational processes.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance governance effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, Communications, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in governance, project coordination, business operations, program support, compliance, or related functions.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience coordinating meetings, documenting action items, and preparing executive-level communications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting governance frameworks, PMO initiatives, compliance programs, or enterprise operations.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Knowledge of risk management and business process improvement practices.
• Exposure to regulated environments, engineering organizations, government contracting, or technology-driven enterprises.

Key Competencies

• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Process Coordination
• Documentation Management
• Executive Reporting
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Problem Solving
• Relationship Building
• Strategic Thinking
• Attention to Detail

Why Join Us?

This position offers the opportunity to work with senior leaders and cross-functional teams on high-impact initiatives that help drive organizational effectiveness, governance excellence, and operational success. The role provides significant visibility, growth potential, and exposure to strategic decision-making across the enterprise.

Interested candidates should apply with an updated resume highlighting governance, coordination, business operations, compliance, or project support experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled