Retail Marketing Project Coordinator

Only qualified Retail Marketing Project Coordinator candidates located near the Reynoldsburg, Ohio area to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence. ***

Education:
o Bachelor's (BA) in business administration, retail or marketing management, project management or a related field.

Skills & Abilities:
o Proven experience in project management within the retail or marketing industry, with a focus on corporate retail or marketing operations.
o Strong understanding of retail or marketing processes, systems, and best practices.
o Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build consensus and drive alignment across cross-functional teams.
o Proficiency in project management tools and software.
o Proficiency in Smartsheet or Workfront
o MS office (building Excel formulas, tools in Word)
o Ability to manage multiple projects and calendars across teams
o Comfortable speaking in meetings, facilitating meetings, taking notes, CMO may be included in meetings.
o Problem solver, managing their own workload, time management

Responsibilities
o Project Planning: Support the development of project plans across various initiatives and campaigns. Define, manage, and track scope, objectives, timelines, and resources.
o Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align on objectives and requirements. Facilitate communication and collaboration among team members throughout the project lifecycle.
o Vendor Management: In some instances, identify and engage with external vendors, contractors and suppliers as needed for execution. Manage vendor relationships and ensure compliance with BBW standards and quality requirements.
o Budget Oversight: Support development of budgets and monitor expenses to ensure adherence to financial targets. Track costs, approve expenditure and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
o Timeline Management: Create and maintain project schedules, tracking progress against milestones and deadlines. Proactively identify potential delays or bottlenecks and implement strategies to keep work on track.
o Quality Assurance: Establish quality standard for projects to ensure deliverables meet or exceed expectations. Conduct regular inspections and quality checks to verify compliance with specifications and standards.
o Change Management: Evaluate and manage changes to project scope, requirements, or timelines. Assess the impacts of changes on project objectives and stakeholders and communicate effectively to ensure alignment and minimize disruption.
o Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on project success. Monitor risk factors throughout the project lifecycle and implement contingency plans as needed.
o Reporting and Documentation: Prepare regular progress reports, status updates, and presentations for key stakeholders including senior management. Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, schedules, budgets, and post-implementation reviews.
o Team Leadership: Provide leadership and direction to project team members, fostering a collaboration and results-driven environment. Motivate team members to achieve project goals, resolve conflicts and support professional development.

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a clients business needs and requirements.**