Project Specialist, Digitization (New Technologies)

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

The primary responsibility of the Project Specialist is to support the Digitization (New Technologies) in the management and execution of our Digitization (New Technologies) program for development and scaling in North America. This role involves assisting in the coordination of project activities, ensuring timely delivery of milestones, and facilitating communication among cross-functional teams. The Project Specialist will play a crucial role in driving the successful implementation and expansion of Digitization (New Technologies) initiatives across the organization.

Project Coordination:

• Assist in planning, organizing, and coordinating project activities, schedules, resources, equipment and information.
• Monitor project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, proactively identifying and addressing potential delays or bottlenecks.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, meeting minutes, status reports, and action item logs.
• Generate regular progress reports and presentations for stakeholders, summarizing project status, key metrics, and upcoming milestones.
• Ensure that all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and appropriately stored.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Facilitate communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams involved in ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
• Act as a primary point of contact for project-related inquiries, providing timely updates and addressing issues or concerns as they arise.
• Risk Management:
• Assist in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks and dependencies, collaborating with team members to develop contingency plans as needed.
• Monitor external factors and internal variables that may impact project outcomes, proactively adjusting plans and strategies to minimize potential disruptions.

Quality Assurance:

• Support quality assurance efforts by assisting in the development and implementation of testing protocols and procedures for digitization and RFID systems.
• Conduct periodic reviews and audits to ensure compliance with established standards and regulatory requirements.
• Training and Support:
• Provide training and support to end-users and stakeholders on the use of digitization and RFID technologies, assisting with troubleshooting and problem resolution as needed.
• Collaborate with the training team to develop instructional materials, user guides, and other resources to facilitate adoption and proficiency.

Budget and Resource Management:

• Track and manage project expenditures.
• Assist in resource allocation.
• Identify and escalate potential budgetary and resource issues to Project Manager
• Project Delivery
• Adoption Metrics
• Service Center Efficiencies
• Cost Savings
• Support Resolution Performance

Authority/Decision Making:

Decisions in line with project delivery

Key Contacts:

Internal : NA Plant Operations Leadership Team. Digitization and Serialization Leadership Team

External: Customers

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor degree

Desirable Qualifications:

Green Belt

Project Management

Experience

• Project Management skills/experience
• Continuous improvement/process improvement experience (no certifications required)
• Logistics/Transportation knowledge
• Strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated Change Management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve project goals and deliverables

Skills/Knowledge

• Strong interpersonal, presentation and networking skills.
• Strong analytical and technical skills – including risk mitigation and problem resolution.
• Team player but able to work autonomously.
• Experience with logistics and supply chain industries
• Experience with working on multi stakeholder projects

Languages

Essential: English

Desirable: Spanish

Travel:

This role will require approximately 25% travel.

Preferred Education

Bachelors

Preferred Level of Work Experience

1 - 3 years

Remote Type

Not Remote

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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