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RR Donnelley is Hiring an IT Project Specialist Near Chicago, IL
Job DescriptionThe Project Specialist is responsible for assisting Sr. Project Managers and Program Managers across multiple projects. Integration projects consist of on-boarding business for new and existing customers to RRD core systems. This position offers the qualified candidate an opportunity for project management exposure and upward mobility in the field of Project Management.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Project or Program Manager in reviewing and documenting customer requirements into a Project Scope Statement
- Assist the Project or Program Manager in documenting meeting minutes for weekly status calls and any one-off calls with subject matter experts
- Engage internal and customer business owners/stakeholders as needed and maintain a project-level resource matrix.
- Assist the Project or Program Manager in development and maintenance of the project plan and daily activities tied to the implementation
- Assist the Project or Program Manager in assembling spreadsheets for bulk-loads to core systems
- Assist the Project or Program Manager in tracking issues/risks
- Assist the Project or Program Manager in monitoring milestones, communication of progress and escalation of risks until a project is live and transitioned to the sales/sales support team(s) to maintain
- Possesses the ability to meet assigned deliverables in a timely manner with appropriate guidance
- Translates work experience into problem-solving skills
- Applies existing processes and procedures to help execute the project, solve problems and escalate appropriately
- Utilizes functional computer knowledge to manage Microsoft and Google programs/applications
- On occasion, the project may take on an aggressive nature and calls may fall outside of standard work hours.
- Projects may require travel with a minimum of one overnight visit but no more than 4 business days in a row. Travel dates may be arranged to accommodate stakeholder schedules.
- HS diploma or equivalent with 5-6 years of relevant administrative/project support OR a demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of work experience.
- Able to consistently apply standard policies, follow procedures and meet program objectives when carrying out the duties of the job.
- Must have knowledge of technology such as Google spreadsheets, Excel, Word. Knowledge of WorkFront a plus.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively across departments when completing assignments.
- Must have strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, prioritize the workload and make adjustments to meet business needs.
- Project Management experience or course(s) taken in the field of project management are beneficial
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Job Summary
Full Time
Print & Book Publishing
$126k-163k (estimate)
06/06/2024
07/04/2024
rrd.com
JESSUP, MD
15,000 - 50,000
1864
Public
MATT FLIPPEN
$3B - $5B
Print & Book Publishing
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About RR Donnelley
RRD is a printing company that provides marketing, business communication management and staff augmentation services for enterprises.
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