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Flat World Global Solutions is a third-party logistics provider looking for forward thinkers to join our team.

JOB POSITION

Project Management Assistant

O'Fallon, MO

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OVERVIEW

Every day we provide our customers in the transportation industry with the tools they need to compare rates, keep track of goods throughout the entire life cycle of a shipment, increase efficiency, and most of all – maintain a competitive advantage in the market!

 

 

What you will be doing:

  • Workflow Management: Responsible for workflow and project management of software development initiatives that span across multiple functions within the organization.
  • Project Management Systems (JIRA): Sets up epics and tasks for the project, working with stakeholders to fill in any missing information before assigning them to internal/external resources in the project management systems. Ensure each employee knows the assignments they need to complete and the due dates.
  • Addressing Roadblocks: Identifies and addresses obstacles (missing information in briefs, approvals, ect.) that impedes task completion.
  • Status Reporting: Provides daily status updates of the work inside the project management tool. Oversees and communicates projects status to stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time.
  • Predictive Analysis: Tracks dependent deadlines that impact work to be done by other department s and share findings in regular reports to the Prologue Technology Leadership team.
  • Collaboration: Maintains contact with all departments regarding current deadlines status and any issues that may need attention.
  • Influence Accountability: Ensures accountability by keeping everyone informed if there is any slippage in meeting milestones.
  • Continuous Improvement: Continuously searches for more efficient ways to use current tools and optimize internal resources.

What you will need:

  • Detail and task oriented, deadline driven, highly organized, and able to prioritize multiple projects on tight timelines.
  • Strong people skills to hold individuals accountable while maintaining respect for each person.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft projects-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Sharepoint.
  • Proficiency in JIRA projects workflow systems in a plus.
  • BA/BS degree in Communication, Business, Technology, or equivalent preferred (prior PM experience is a plus).
  • 1+ years of experience, preferably within an agency setting, a technology company, or a company that launches software products.

Key Skills:

  • Self-Directed, motivated team player.
  • Thorough and succinct communication..
  • Attention to detail and collaborative.
  • Time management skills within a fast-paced environment.
  • Flexible demeanor with problem-solving skills.
  • Organizational and multitasking skills with a sense of urgency.

What’s in it for you?

  • A competitive salary with a guaranteed 40 hours/week
  • Excellent health benefits package including FREE dental coverage for employee (additional cost to add dependents)
  • Profit sharing program
  • Work – Life balance with above average PTO plan
  • Company-wide employee appreciation activities
  • You’ll join an organization acknowledged as Top Place to Work for five years in a row from 2018 through 2024
  • Intentional Positive Uplifting Culture of Success
  • Company matched 401K (fully vested after 1 year of employment)
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
To learn more about Flat World Global Solutions and why we have been nominated as one of the Saint Louis Top Workplaces, check us out at https://flatworldgs.com/flat-world-named-a-st-louis-top-workplace-for-fourth-consecutive-year/
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

For consideration, please respond with resume to Prologue Technology, 2342 Technology Dr., Suite 325, O’Fallon, MO 63368 or forward your resume to Flat World Human Resources.