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 II will be responsible for small to medium scale projects work with various areas of the business.  The ideal candidate will have experience managing small to medium business-related projects and providing senior leadership project have an educational background in or related experience in project management.

Position Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary: $95,000
Salary Increases: Year 2 - $100,000 | Year 3 - $105,000
Work Location: Naperville, IL
This 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.

• Informs leader of status and results of assigned tasks and proactively identifying project concerns and proposing solutions.
• Develops, delivers and communications project timelines, identifying dependencies and risks. 
• Leads communication of confidential project vision, strategy, and outcomes confidently to senior leadership and stakeholders, demonstrating expert knowledge and professionalism.
• Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility.
• Leads cross-functional projects aligned with organization objectives, ensuring strategic alignment and execution at all levels.  
• Develops and executes plans for confidential small to medium-scale projects.
• Assists leader in implementation and rollout of large-scale projects.
• Utilizes discretionary practice to coordinate the involvement of multiple business stakeholders.
• Analyzes working procedures with the objective to identify best practices and improve efficiencies.
• Leads identification and development of appropriate project deliverables.
• Maintains oversight of project progress, proactively addressing challenges, and ensuring seamless stakeholder communication to keep initiatives on schedule.
• Establishes priorities among tasks, deliverables, resources and schedules for assigned project, communicating to project support team members as needed.
• 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-specific Competencies: 
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
• Develops and produces professional proposals and/or reports for leadership.
• 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. 
• Ability to recommend, interpret and apply company policies and procedures. 
• Knowledge of business system environments and processing requirements. 
• Understands the strategy, organizational authority, interdependence of job duties, products, systems, and services of the company.  
• Applies project management tools, skills, and methodologies.

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 may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be 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:

• Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks.