Project Management Coordinator Jobs in Mississippi

Project Management Coordinator jobs in Mississippi are concentrated in Jackson, Gulfport, and Hattiesburg, where construction, healthcare, and defense contracting drive consistent demand for coordinators at every experience level. Anchor employers like Raytheon Technologies, Ingalls Shipbuilding, and Singing River Health System maintain ongoing needs for coordinators skilled in schedule management, budget tracking, and cross-functional team support. Construction project coordination and healthcare program coordination are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles57
Top employerEnterprise Mobility
Top cityJackson, MS
Cities hiring26
Work type62% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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CVS Health
Director Business Management & Data Products – Growth Analytics
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Director Business Management & Data Products – Growth Analytics
CVS Health
Jackson, Mississippi
Business Development
Corporate Development & M&A
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
$144k - $288k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Property Management Lead (Horn Lake, MS)
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Property Management Lead (Horn Lake, MS)
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Horn Lake, Mississippi
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
$21 - $36/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Tyson Foods Incorporated
Trainee Operations Management - Forest, MS
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Trainee Operations Management - Forest, MS
Tyson Foods Incorporated
Forest, Mississippi
Business Operations
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in food science
10,000+

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Baptist Memorial Health Care
Manager-Materials Management
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Manager-Materials Management
Baptist Memorial Health Care
Carthage, Mississippi
Accounting
Business Operations
Compliance & Risk
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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MERIT HEALTH RIVER REGION
Director of Care Management - RN
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Director of Care Management - RN
MERIT HEALTH RIVER REGION
Vicksburg, Mississippi
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
Managed case managers

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Project Management Coordinator Jobs by City in Mississippi

Where Mississippi roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Jackson
10 jobs
Gulfport
5 jobs
Pascagoula
5 jobs
Hattiesburg
4 jobs
Biloxi
2 jobs
Oxford
2 jobs
Flowood
2 jobs
Carthage
2 jobs
Columbus
2 jobs

Project Management Coordinator Job Market in Mississippi

A snapshot from current Mississippi openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Enterprise Mobility
Enterprise Mobility7 open roles
Singing River Health System
Singing River Health System7 open roles
CVS Health
CVS Health3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education
  • Retail
  • Insurance
  • Manufacturing

What Mississippi Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project management coordinator jobs across Mississippi.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, construction management, or a related field required
  • PMP or CAPM certification from the Project Management Institute strongly preferred
  • Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet
  • Two or more years of experience coordinating schedules, budgets, and project documentation
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder reporting and team coordination
  • Experience with federal or state contract compliance documentation is a common differentiator

Project Management Coordinator Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project management coordinator in Mississippi?

Mississippi does not require a state-issued license to work as a project management coordinator. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in business administration, construction management, or a related field, along with a credential like the CAPM or PMP from the Project Management Institute. Candidates who combine that foundation with hands-on experience in construction, healthcare, or defense contracting are the most competitive in the Mississippi market.

Which companies hire project management coordinators in Mississippi?

Mississippi project management coordinator roles are posted by Enterprise Mobility, Singing River Health System, and CVS Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Defense contractors along the Gulf Coast, healthcare systems in the Jackson metro, and construction firms working on state infrastructure projects are among the most consistent sources of coordinator openings.

Which Mississippi cities have the most project management coordinator jobs?

Jackson, Gulfport, and Pascagoula have the most project management coordinator openings in Mississippi. Jackson leads because of its concentration of state agency offices, healthcare networks, and corporate headquarters, while Gulfport and Biloxi benefit from major defense and shipbuilding operations at Ingalls Shipbuilding and nearby federal installations that generate steady coordinator demand.

Are there remote project management coordinator jobs in Mississippi?

Yes, and they're more common than in many fields, since coordination work is largely documentation, scheduling, and communication-based. About 38% of project management coordinator openings tied to Mississippi are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of the role. Tasks like vendor communication, reporting, and timeline tracking are the most frequently performed remotely.

How can I get hired as a project management coordinator in Mississippi with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from an administrative, operations assistant, or scheduling coordinator role at a Mississippi employer in construction, healthcare, or state government. Large Mississippi health systems like Merit Health and University of Mississippi Medical Center post coordinator associate roles suited to candidates without formal PM experience. Earning a CAPM certification and building a portfolio of small internal projects, such as process improvement initiatives, gives early-career applicants a concrete edge over unqualified competition.

Where can I find and apply to project management coordinator jobs in Mississippi?

You can find and apply to project management coordinator jobs in Mississippi on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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