Project Specialist - Junior

LanceSoft Inc; Marlborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm seeks a Project Specialist Junior to support Fixture Development projects and manage complex tasks. The role requires 1-3 years of project management experience, a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and proficiency in MS Office, including Oracle. Key responsibilities include creating purchase orders, monitoring manufacturing processes, and communicating with suppliers. This role emphasizes attention to detail and excellent communication skills, with part-time office attendance required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Project management experience required.
• 3-5 years of retail fixtures/planning and construction industry knowledge.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Responsibilities

• Support Fixture Development team projects.
• Create and edit Purchase Orders in Oracle.
• Monitor manufacturing and timely delivery of prototype fixtures.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical and organized

Proficient in MS Office

Education

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

Tools

Oracle

Lucernex

Photoshop

Autodesk

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Project Specialist Junior

Location: Marlborough, MA 01752

Duration: 6+ Months

Pay Range: $25.94 to $31.97

Description

• Supports Fixture Development team projects through the development and implementation of new fixtures for all company 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 locations, 6-8 x monthly with reimbursement for gas/ tolls.