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Job Title: Project Coordinator / Program Operations Specialist
Location: Chicago, IL
Pay Rate: $75 to $90.81 per hour
Duration: 12 months (Possible extension)
Job Description:
The Project Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for one or more projects, ensuring effective coordination, communication, and execution of all project-related activities. This role supports early-stage project planning, interval coordination, deliverables management, and ongoing project support to ensure milestones are completed on time. The position requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive approach to identifying process improvements and resolving project risks or gaps.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Coordination and Execution:
- Serve as the primary interface for assigned projects.
- Engage early in project intervals, deliverables, and support requirements.
- Ensure execution of all key milestones to support on-time project delivery.
Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and apply best practices.
- Provide recommendations that support program development and execution.
Cross-Functional Communication:
- Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all organizational levels, including senior leadership.
- Lead weekly team meetings with project stakeholders and drive accountability for next steps and action items.
- Prepare and present weekly program summaries, including project status updates and resolution plans.
Issue, Risk, and Gap Management:
- Proactively identify project risks, issues, and gaps.
- Escalate concerns as needed and drive resolution to closure.
- Develop mitigation plans to address potential risks and delays.
Data Integrity and Analytics:
- Maintain accurate data within internal and external procurement databases.
- Use analytics tools to monitor supplier performance and identify compliance risks or operational bottlenecks.
Timeline and Documentation Management:
- Develop and maintain project timelines for legal documentation status, application progress, project milestones, and issue tracking.
- Document outputs from weekly team meetings and distribute updates to stakeholders.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
- 4 to 7 years of procurement experience, including both direct and indirect spend.
- Strong analytical background with proficiency in data management and analysis tools.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States indefinitely.
Required Experience:
- General procurement and supply chain experience.
- Google Suite: Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Slides.
- Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Tableau experience creating dashboards, reports, and data visualizations.
Preferred Skills:
- Coupa
- MTCM
- Agile ERP systems
- Oracle ERP systems
Preferred Certifications:
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a plus.
- CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) certification is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with international trade and global regulatory environments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams.
- Expertise in data visualization and advanced analytical modeling.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Additional Preferred Experience:
- Experience working on federal contracts and familiarity with federal contract regulations is a strong plus.
Who We Are
SGF Global is an integrated talent solutions provider, offering staffing, recruitment, Employer of Record (EOR), nearshore, and consulting services across a wide range of industries in 35 countries. We’re a dynamic, people-first organization where fresh ideas are always welcome. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and a genuine passion for helping people grow. At SGF Global, smiles are part of the dress code, and every voice matters.
Are you looking to join an organization where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a global impact?
- Explore opportunities
- Grow your career
- Be part of something global
- Your future starts here.
