Project Coordinator

Summary

Project Coordinator

 

At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a dynamic Project Coordinator to provide support to the ARTS and Retail teams with planning and execution of projects, initiatives relating to the deployment of wireless handhelds/tablets, and update Retail technology systems to include: mobile CRM, supporting database systems, CRM reporting, and BI dashboards. Responsible for cultivating lines of communication and coordinate the completion of project activities primarily between the ARTS, Retail, and IT departments.

 

Take this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!

 

What we offer:

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time-Off 

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate project update meetings and workshops including note taking, identifying risks, and documenting action items during all phases of projects
• Assist with the planning and execution of projects including creating project plans
• Follow-up with project team members regarding open activities, action items, and coordinate the hand-off of deliverables between project team members
• Prepare project status reports

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required; Membership and involvement in local PMI Chapter preferred
• CPG or Retail industry experience preferred
• Experience with deploying wireless handheld, tablet, or slate technology preferred
• Prior experience managing small-to-medium size projects up to 150 tasks preferably using MS Project or similar project tool
• Prior experience coordinating activities for managing small project teams
• Organized, logical, and detailed oriented with excellent documentation skills; Ability to follow through, complete assignments, and achieve desired results

 

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

 

Position Summary

 

The Project Coordinator provides support to the ARTS and Retail teams with planning and execution of projects, initiatives relating to deployment of wireless handhelds/tablets, and update Retail technology systems to include: mobile CRM, supporting database systems, CRM reporting, and BI dashboards. Responsible for cultivating lines of communication and coordinate the completion of project activities primarily between the ARTS, Retail, and IT departments.

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate project update meetings and workshops including note taking, identifying risks, and documenting action items during all phases of projects
• Assist with the planning and execution of projects including creating project plans
• Follow-up with project team members regarding open activities, action items, and coordinate the hand-off of deliverables between project team members
• Prepare project status reports

Supervisory Responsibilities

 

Direct Reports

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

 

Indirect Reports

This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

 

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

 

Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job 

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

                                   

                         (Preferred): Membership and involvement in local PMI Chapter preferred   

• CPG or Retail industry experience preferred
• Experience with deploying wireless handheld, tablet, or slate technology preferred
• Prior experience managing small-to-medium size projects up to 150 tasks preferably usi