Jr Project Manager

Summary

Junior Project Manager

 

At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a dynamic Junior Project Manager whose position offers direct project involvement and collaborative work with field-based account teams and internal operations staff via email and in-person in a results-driven, fun and dynamic group/team based corporate culture. The Junior Project Manager assists in overseeing the planning, implementation, and tracking of projects from conception to completion with specified deliverables. This position also requires strong organizational skills and ability to work on many tasks in parallel.

 

The Junior Project Manager will own the project execution, be responsible for the project schedule, overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments, and goals.

 

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:

• Lead the planning and implementation of the project. Define project tasks and resource requirements.
• Assemble and coordinate project staff and provide direction and support to project team & quality assurance.
• Plan and schedule project timelines.
• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools.
• Schedule and facilitate key project meetings – conduct team status meetings and team status schedule.
• Route materials to approving departments.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience required; Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing/Communications or equivalent experience preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in applicable field
• Strong written communication and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to work effectively with management
• Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically

 

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.

 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Job Duty 

• Lead the planning and implementation of project
• Define project tasks and resource requirements
• Assemble and coordinate project staff and provide direction and support to project team & quality assurance
• Plan and schedule project timelines
• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools
• Schedule and facilitate key project meetings – conduct team status meetings and team status schedule.
• Route materials to approving departments
• Enforce the use of company data programs

 

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): Associate's Degree or equivalent experience(Preferred): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

 

Field of Study/Area of Experience: Marketing/Communications

- 1-3 years of experience

 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong written communication and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong prioritization skills
• Decision making skills
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to work effectively with management
• Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategic