Project Specialist

The Job
The Project Specialist will support Ace Project Management with planning and executing Ace retailer funded store projects. The Project Specialist will oversee the coordination and administration of all aspects involving Ace retailer capital projects. This includes planning, organizing, leading, communicating and controlling project activities. They will partner with the Ace Project Managers throughout the duration of a project to ensure the project is completed with high quality, on time, and on budget. Projects include new stores, conversions, relocations, store renovations and special projects.

What you’ll do
•    Manage project milestones and due dates to ensure lead times are met and the project stays on schedule.
•    Create, review and submit orders for store projects. This includes RSC opening stock orders, Shelf Management tags, Lozier, vendor drop shipments, décor, displays and point of purchase materials.
•    Collaborate with Ace Project Managers and Merchandising Service Organizations during project execution.
•    Central point of contact for all project stakeholders. Communicate project status updates by phone, email and in the Project Portal. Participate and occasionally lead project conference call.
•    Review and respond daily to project issues logged into Smart Sheet from the team onsite.
•    Identify trending issues and escalate to project stakeholders. Be proactive to prevent future issues. Collaborate with team members to continually evolve and improve processes.
•    Maintain relationships with up to 5 Ace Project Managers. Make decisions alongside the Ace Project Manager on the best way to support the project and Ace retailer.

•    Maintain Project Support Process Standards.

Who You Are

You are someone who wants to make an impact that matters and is far reaching in the communities our Ace retailers serve. You consistently demonstrate that you are creative, meticulous, and extremely organized. You have a knack for forming fast relationships that are strong and long-lasting. You strive to be the “go-to” resource for your project stakeholders.

Required Skills

•    Bachelor’s degree preferred or related work experience
•    Three + years of retail experience
•    Strong Customer Service experience
•    Ability to handle high stress situations
•    Ability to work in a team environment
•    Advanced computer skills (Word & Excel)
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills
•    Strong attention to detail

•    Strong interpersonal skills

Preferred Skills

• SAP

• Experience working with Smartsheet

• Project Management experience

• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification

Compensation Details:

$76300 - $90000 Per Year

Why should you join our team?

We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.

In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:

• Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!)
• Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10.4% of total eligible compensation.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
• 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
• Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in