About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Project Specialist to support cross-functional initiatives across M&A, real estate portfolio management, and operations enablement. This role focuses on accurate documentation, timely execution of deliverables, and coordination across teams while providing exposure to strategic business processes.

• Support development and maintenance of project documentation, templates, and checklists (e.g., synergy tracking, station go-live, cross-selling readiness, change management).
• Maintain and update project plans based on lessons learned and post-project reviews.
• Schedule and coordinate cross-functional meetings; maintain action logs and follow-ups.
• Assist with real estate demand intake, prioritization tracking, and portfolio updates.
• Update and maintain the locations database and corresponding Power BI dashboards used by sales and executive teams.
• Coordinate onboarding knowledge transfer with operational leaders and track training timelines and milestones.
• Support continuous process improvement efforts and change management communications.
• Participate in cross-departmental special projects and gain exposure to Contract Logistics and broader supply chain solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned; comply with company policies and standards.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field — or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of project management or project coordination experience (entry-level to early-career).
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; capable of engaging with stakeholders across functions (IT, Finance, HR, Sales, Marketing).
• Comfortable working with deadlines and maintaining attention to detail under time constraints.
• Curious, proactive, and willing to learn across multiple areas of the business.
• General knowledge of freight forwarding is a plus.
• PMP (PMI) certification preferred but not required.

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Skills & Tools

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Basic knowledge of Power BI or other data visualization tools is a plus.
• Experience maintaining project/action logs and tracking deliverables.
• Strong aptitude for learning new systems and dashboards.

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Role Details

• Location: Chandler, AZ (on-site / local)
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Experience Required: 1+ years project management/project coordination experience
• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Industry: IT
• Estimated Salary: $72,188 per year (estimated)
• Employment: If selected, you will be employed directly by Confidential Client (via Careertakes).

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Confidential Client values continuous learning, collaboration, and community impact. This role is a strong early-career opportunity to develop project coordination skills across M&A, real estate, and operations within a global environment.

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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