The Project Coordinator, Information Technology role is an entry level position serving as the primary point of contact for all Merkle Client Onboardings by aiding the communication between the project team and stakeholders. The Project Coordinator will lead onboarding efforts by coordinating kickoff meetings with Client teams and IT SMEs (Subject Matter Experts), gathering requirements to help guide solution design, manage procurement activities and oversee implementation of the IT solution. This person is responsible for setting delivery expectations and ensuring that the quality of deliverables are met on time and within the established budget.   

 - Manage all aspects of multiple Client Onboardings from kickoff to implementation
 - Document technical and functional requirements
 - Ability to multi-task, prioritizes, manage workload and adapt to changing business conditions
 - Utilize appropriate processes/templates (deliverables and materials) as required by the methodology
 - Proactively identify, track and resolve issues, risks and dependencies associated with projects; leading communication to stakeholders
 - Coordinate the work of Client Onboarding implementation to ensure projects remain on schedule
 - Work as the main liaison between vendors, project sponsors, and IT
 - Actively participate in the development of project management processes and tools for consistent use within the IT organization

 - Effectively manage day to day tasks and meet deadlines
 - Ability to achieve positive outcomes by managing conflict and challenging situations on a consistent basis
 - Provide the highest level of customer service possible
 - Rapid personal and career growth

Skills:
 - Strong verbal and written communication skills
 - Possess critical thinking, analysis, and process improvement skills
 - Possess interpersonal, negotiation, facilitation, prioritization,  problem solving, and decision making skills
 - Possess conflict resolution skills with a solid ability to identify stakeholders, assess their needs and manage their expectations
 

Experience:
 1-2 years project coordinator experience desired Other:
 - BA/BS degree
 - Ability to work independently and drive multiple tasks/projects to completion simultaneously

The anticipated salary range for this position is $55,000 - $59,000. Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.  A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit https://dentsubenefitsplus.com/  

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.
Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

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Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.