Project Specialist

Project Specialist

The Project Specialist will support a variety of cross-functional initiatives related to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), real estate portfolio management, and operations enablement. This entry-level position plays a key role in ensuring timely execution and documentation of project deliverables while gaining exposure to high-impact business processes.

Responsibilities include:

• M&A Documentation & Project Coordination: Support the development of project documentation, templates, and checklists (e.g., synergy tracking, station go-live, cross-selling readiness, change management). Maintain and update project plans in response to lessons learned and post-project reviews. Schedule and coordinate cross-functional meetings and maintain action logs.
• Real Estate Portfolio Support: Assist with real estate demand management, including intake coordination and prioritization tracking. Organize and participate in follow-up meetings with key stakeholders (Global Business Systems, IT Infrastructure, Marketing communications, HR, Finance & Accounting, Sales). Update and maintain the locations database and corresponding Power BI dashboards used by sales and executive teams.
• Operations Training Support: Coordinate with operational leaders (e.g., Joe and David) to facilitate onboarding and knowledge transfer regarding field operations. Track learning activities and develop an understanding of training timelines and milestones.
• Ongoing Support and Development: Support continuous process improvement efforts and change management communication. Gain eventual exposure to Contract Logistics (CL) and broader supply chain solutions. Participate in cross-departmental special projects to deepen understanding of business infrastructure.
• May assist in other projects and processes as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications include:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience) (Required)
• Experience: 1+ years project management experience (Required)
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to engage with multiple departments. Comfortable managing multiple tasks and maintaining attention to detail under time constraints. Curious, proactive, and willing to learn and grow across multiple areas of the business.
• Licenses and Certifications: Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI (Preferred)