Project Lead

Holman•Mount Laurel, NJ

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around. The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States. Support the planning, coordination, and execution of strategic and operational projects. Manage smaller projects independently and support larger, cross-functional initiatives under the guidance of senior project managers. Assist project managers and business leaders in developing project plans, timelines, deliverables, and identifying areas of potential risk to project plan. Track milestones, risks, and dependencies, escalating potential issues early and offering recommendations. Prepare and maintain project documentation and progress reports to ensure visibility, accountability, and data-driven decision making. Coordinate and facilitate meetings, capturing key decisions and ensuring timely follow-up on action items. Demonstrate technical awareness by understanding the interconnection between people, process, and technology in each project. Serve as a neutral and organized facilitator, able to ask insightful questions, connect dots across workstreams, and influence outcomes without formal authority. Support continuous improvement in project processes and tools. Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned. At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That’s why we are listening, open to learning new things – about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It’s The Holman Way.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in project coordination, project management support, or business operations.
Demonstrated track record of organizing cross-functional teams to achieve goals within defined timeframes.
Understanding of people, process, and technology integration in organizational initiatives.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools (e.g., Visio or MS Project).

Nice To Haves

Project management certification (e.g., PMP or equivalent) preferred or willingness to pursue certification.
Some demonstrated history of project management execution, showing curiosity and growth mindset toward developing into a certified project manager.

Responsibilities

Support the planning, coordination, and execution of strategic and operational projects.
Manage smaller projects independently and support larger, cross-functional initiatives under the guidance of senior project managers.
Assist project managers and business leaders in developing project plans, timelines, deliverables, and identifying areas of potential risk to project plan.
Track milestones, risks, and dependencies, escalating potential issues early and offering recommendations.
Prepare and maintain project documentation and progress reports to ensure visibility, accountability, and data-driven decision making.
Coordinate and facilitate meetings, capturing key decisions and ensuring timely follow-up on action items.
Demonstrate technical awareness by understanding the interconnection between people, process, and technology in each project.
Serve as a neutral and organized facilitator, able to ask insightful questions, connect dots across workstreams, and influence outcomes without formal authority.
Support continuous improvement in project processes and tools.
Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.