Project Specialist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly motivated Project Specialist to support the planning, coordination, and execution of company projects. The Project Specialist will work closely with Project Managers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure that project tasks are completed on schedule, within scope, and aligned with company goals. This role is ideal for someone who has a strong foundation in project coordination and desires to grow their expertise in project management.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Coordination:
   1. Assist in planning, scheduling, and execution of assigned projects under the guidance of the Project Manager.
   2. Track and update project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
   3. Maintain project documentation, including meeting notes, reports, and action item logs.
2. Communication & Collaboration:
   1. Act as a liaison between team members, stakeholders, and departments to ensure clear communication and alignment of project goals.
   2. Schedule and facilitate project meetings, distribute agendas, and follow up on action items.
   3. Respond to stakeholder inquiries and escalate issues as needed.
3. Documentation & Tools Management:
   1. Create and manage project documentation, including status reports, tracking sheets, and presentations.
   2. Utilize project management tools and software to monitor progress and performance.
   3. Ensure record-keeping is accurate and up-to-date.
4. Risk & Issue Management:
   1. Identify potential risks, bottlenecks, or issues and escalate them to the Project Manager as necessary.
   2. Proactively assist in risk mitigation planning and resolution of project challenges.
5. Resource Coordination:
   1. Track resources (human, financial, and material) and ensure they are allocated effectively.
   2. Assist with procurement of project-related resources or materials.
6. Performance Monitoring:
   1. Support the tracking of project performance metrics, KPIs, and adherence to objectives.
   2. Provide regular updates and recommendations for process improvements to the Project Manager.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education & Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
2. 1-3 years of experience in project coordination or support roles, preferably in a corporate or team-driven environment.

Technical Skills:

1. Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Jira, Trello, Monday.com, etc.).
2. Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
3. Basic understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).

Core Skills:

1. Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
3. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively under deadlines.
4. Problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
5. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Certification in project management (e.g., CAPM, PRINCE2 Foundation) is a plus.

SMS InfoComm Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.  Diversity and inclusion are the foundation of our culture.

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.