National Projects Coordinator I

Company: Aldi
Location: Naperville
Posted on: September 19, 2022

Job Description:

We're ALDI, one of America's favorite grocers. We've grown a lot in the past few years, expanding our reach and customer base all around the country. Whether it's in customer service or our exceptional products, we owe our success to the efficiencies we create in every corner of our company and the people at each level who make that happen.The National Projects team allows you to make decisions that will make an impact at one of the nation's top grocers. We are a group of strong analytical thinkers, each with a dash of our own unique creative vision. We are always on the lookout for those improvements that will keep ALDI moving forward. Projects range in scope from internal policy improvements to impacting the way our customer's shop. On our team your work will make a difference. Find your fit in one of our National Projects roles.In this role the National Projects Coordinator I will be responsible for supporting ALDIs Project Management Center of Excellence(COE). - The ideal candidate is comfortable in a high visibility role and has strong Microsoft 365 skills, presentation skills and an ability to change direction quickly. The objective of this role is to support the COE in offering Project Managers a collaborative platform to connect with others and training that supports standardized approaches to Project Management.Position Type: Full-TimeWork Location: -Naperville, ILThis role is eligible to participate in ALDI's Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week -(i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week)Duties and Responsibilities: Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.--- -Collaborates with Direct Leader in the development and communication of Project Management content and training.--- -Communicates and informs their direct leader of issues, status, and results of assigned tasks appropriately.--- Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility.--- Develops and executes plans for smaller scale projects.--- Assists their direct leader in implementation and rollouts of large-scale projects.--- Coordinates the involvement of multiple business stakeholders.--- Analyzes working procedures with the objective to identify best practices and improve efficiencies.--- Collects action items and takes meeting minutes.--- Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership.--- Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.--- Other duties as assigned.Job Qualifications: ALDI Acts Competencies:Perform within ALDI Acts competencies as outlined below.--- Collaborates and Cooperates with Team: Commits to and supports a collaborative and high-performing working environment with peers and managers. - - - - ---- Drives for Success: Seizes opportunities and proactively takes concrete actions to complete tasks. Goes the "extra mile" and persistently overcomes obstacles to improve outputs. ---- Focuses on the Customer: - Seeks to understand underlying customer needs to create value. Drives the team to maintain focus on customers. - - - - ---- Focuses on Quality: Takes an efficient, analytical approach to solve problems or produce outputs in an accurate and timely manner. Ensures quality and accuracy of results.--- Plans and Prioritizes: Sets priorities and organizes information in order to efficiently and effectively "get the job done".Job-specific Competencies: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities--- Well Versed in Microsoft Teams apps.--- Strong presentation skills and leadership presence.--- Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.--- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.--- Effective time management; maximizes productivity.--- Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.--- Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.--- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. --- Ability to lead through influence and build relationships quickly. --- Flexibility in adapting to changing priorities, assignments, and other interruptions, which may affect pre-established timelines. --- Understands the strategy, organizational authority, interdependence of job duties, products, systems, and services of the company. --- Ability to recommend, interpret and apply company policies and procedures.Education and Experience:--- Bachelor's Degree in Business/Management, or a related field required.--- A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Business/Management or a related field required.--- Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.Physical Requirements:--- Work is performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform duties.--- Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.--- Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.--- Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.Travel:--- No travel required.ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Employee Discount Program In addition, eligible employees are offered:
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Term Life InsuranceClick here to learn more about the benefits ALDI has to offerALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

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