Position Purpose:

Provide support in project/request discovery and planning efforts, including the formulation of project scope, definition of project deliverables, required delivery dates, data gathering and tasks to be performed. Works directly with data owners to gather necessary information to manipulate, load and prepare weekly and monthly internal reporting. Distribute generated reports according to distribution lists as well as upload reports to designated MyApron and Sharepoint sites. For internal initiatives, information research and gathering would be necessary to develop content and training materials. Receive, prioritize and execute ad hoc requests using tools such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access) in the preparation of reports and presentations. A successful Project Specialist will possess and demostrate organizational and leadership skills, analytical ability, and strong follow-up and cummunication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• 20% Project/request discovery and planning efforts.
• 20% Perform data gathering, validation and analytical tasks.
• 20% Manipulate/load data, prepare and distribute weekly and monthy reporting.
• 20% Receive, prioritize and execute ad hoc requests to produce documents for team and leadership to review and utilize.
• 20% Build skills and knowledge including self-development, team and internal customer knowledge

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Typically reports to Sr. Manager/Director.
• No direct responsibility for supervising others.

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and expertise with Microsoft Office suite of products including Access
• Strong analytical skills
• Prior project management experience is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Retail experience is preferred

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 3

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• Communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop effective business relationships
• PC skills, knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Sound analytical skills with attention to detail
• Knowledge of project management concepts and processes
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and be able to handle multiple tasks at once
• Strong organizational skills

Apply by 10/3/2024

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