National Projects Coordinator II

The National Projects team allows you to make a real impact within National Services and across the organization! Our National Projects team develops and executes detailed project management plans for various company-wide strategic initiatives, keeping ALDI an industry leader. 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 improvements that will keep ALDI moving forward. Projects range in scope from internal policy improvements to impacting the way our customers shop. On our team your work will make a difference. Find your fit in one of our National Projects roles.

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 identify project issues and recommend corrective action as appropriate.
• Delivers and facilitates timelines and project content. 
• Holds regular collaboration sessions with business stakeholders to provide updates as well as documents any feedback from the business.
• Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility.
• Leads projects according to the position’s objectives upon their direct leader’s request.  
• Develops and executes plans for small to medium-scale projects.
• Assists leader in implementation and rollout of large-scale projects.
• Coordinates the involvement of multiple business stakeholders.
• Analyzes working procedures with the objective to identify best practices and improve efficiencies.
• Determines and creates the required project deliverables.
• Ensures projects remain on track and follows-up with key stakeholders as necessary.
• Delivers and facilitates timelines and project content in a confident and professional way.
• 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.
• 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. 
• 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.  

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.

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Discount Program

In addition, eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

ALDI 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.