Project Specialist - Junior

TalentBurst; Marlborough; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm located in Marlborough is seeking a Project Specialist to support the Fixture Development team. This role involves managing project deliverables, creating purchase orders, and monitoring prototype fixture deliveries. Candidates should have a background in Business, Interior Design, or Engineering, along with 3-5 years of relevant experience in retail fixtures or similar industries. Proficiency in tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and Oracle is essential. The position requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

Gas/tolls reimbursement for travel

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Project management experience required.
• 3-5 years of experience in retail fixtures or construction industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed.
• Experience using Oracle and manufacturing procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Fixture Development Team projects.
• Create and edit Purchase Orders in Oracle.
• Monitor deliveries of prototype fixtures.
• Maintain project tracking documents.
• Negotiate costs and manage budget development.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organization

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering

5+ years of related experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Oracle

Lucernex

Photoshop

Autodesk

Job description

Project Specialist/ Fixture Development Specialist

Marlborough, MA 01752

6+ Months

Hybrid

Job Description

Supports Fixture Development team projects through the development and implementation of new fixtures for all client brands. Responsible for departmental projects and tasks that involve a high degree of complexity, as defined below.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting role for the Fixture Development Team.
• Responsible for creating & editing Purchase Orders, trouble shooting and closing out any Oracle invoice issues and creating standard purchase orders in Oracle.
• Monitor the manufacturing and timely delivery of prototype fixtures
• Communicating with suppliers and project management team regarding project deliverables
• Maintain tracking documents regarding project overviews and budget & status reports
• Utilizing Oracle historical store data, run reports and analyze to determine generation and quantities of fixtures in any given location.
• Review of floor plans, elevations and site photos for projects
• Utilizing Sage estimating software and Excel to determine project needs and forecast project costs
• Creation of PowerPoint information packets detailing test items and installation instructions.
• Creation of training documents like Cheat Sheet & Fixture Manual for newly developed projects to ensure the realization in stores is executed properly, including training Specialist and Construction teams.
• Review and approval of technical drawings
• Negotiation of costs, quantity forecasting and budget development
• Execute physical reviews of prototype fixtures to ensure quality, functionality and compatibility with new and existing components

Minimum experience required to perform this job:

• 1-3 years of Project management
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering, will consider 5+ years of experience in lieu of college degree
• 3-5 years of retail fixtures / planning and construction industry knowledge/ experience
• 3-5 years of manufacturing, purchasing, forecasting import items and logistics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail is critical
• Analytical, organized & able to multi-task or pivot quickly
• Works independently with minimal guidance/ supervision
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Project, MS office and Teams
• Additional Experience:
• Familiar with properties of different materials like laminates, steel, aluminum, substrates etc. used in the manufacturing of retail fixtures
• Experience using Lucernex, Oracle, Photoshop and Autodesk

Travel:

Minimum 2 days in the office, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Additional local travel in MA/ CT/ RI/ NH to store locations, 6-8 x monthly with reimbursement for gas/ tolls.