Project Management Specialist

Aramark • Villa Park, IL

1d • $55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

IN2WORK (I2W) is a vocational training program opportunity for people who are currently incarcerated. The IN2WORK program aims to help reduce recidivism by providing students with the opportunity to learn transferable, foundational food service and warehouse job skills through a comprehensive curriculum requiring classroom and hands-on training. Students receive a nationally recognized certification upon completion of the program, a key differentiator when looking for employment after release.The main purpose of IN2WORK is to teach students how to function in a workplace setting and work as a team, leading to an increase in public safety and a decrease in future victimization. Students learn accountability and responsibility through disciplined classroom and hands-on training. By building competent and confident graduates, I2W set students up for success upon reentry. Learn more here at https://www.aramark.com/in2work

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills, a self-starter, confident in his/her abilities, self-motivated and detail oriented with the ability to effectively manage people and drive results without formal influence.
• Committed, results-driven leader who can make an impact; takes initiative, makes things happen, accepts accountability, and has a “can do” attitude; sense of urgency when needed.
• Strong communication skills: oral and written, plus the ability to communicate appropriately with a wide range of people and behavior styles.
• Show sound judgment when working with confidential employee, client, and Aramark information.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to new situations, anticipate needs and plan ahead.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team setting.
• Well-honed ability to multi-task and prioritize; lead varied teams and manage high volume of workflow.
• Demonstrated ability to lead without formal authority and build influence through logical and convincing decision-making.
• Process oriented, with an exceptional eye for detail; diligent and sensitive to tight deadlines
• Proven track record of developing and successfully managing initiatives and strategies.
• Consistent track record of meeting and exceeding performance goals.
• Proven proficiency with the following computer applications: Word, Excel, Adobe and PowerPoint; Smartsheet, a plus.
• Effectively use deliberate influence strategies to impact, shape, or re-direct the behaviors of others without formal authority.
• Effectively interface with all levels of a corporation.
• Facilitate and participate in discussions and gain exposure with numerous constituents.
• Strong value system, unquestionable integrity, and good listening skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and critical thinker.
• Creative and flexible in style; able to adapt to new situations in a dynamic environment.
• Perseverance and the ability to drive complicated opportunities to a successful conclusion.
• Advocate for improving the value and impact to the company by challenging the status quo and being interested in more than executing ideas provided. Must constantly bring and identify methods to enhance our processes and systems that add value and efficiency.
• Contribute to a positive, fun working environment by always supporting teammates, assuming the best intentions and best outcomes, and always fostering creativity and good ideas.

Nice To Haves

• Smartsheet, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading the implementation of IN2WORK across the corrections line of business, orientate new I2W instructors to meet program KPI’s year over year.
• Track and report program progress to I2W support team.
• Support I2W graduates as reentry, scholarship, and employment opportunities (pre & post release) resource.
• Provide support for food & warehouse programming, and/or commissary and warehousing operations at the component level.
• Partner with operations to implement new and align existing programs with overall goals.
• Facilitate orientation and initial training for program instructors and support ongoing instructor team development.
• Support the implementation, and continuation of the program per facility/district.
• Partner with I2W team to remain current on progression of the I2W program, attend weekly/monthly DM meetings in the east and the monthly west call.
• Onsite and virtual training session of IN2WORK Warehouse course & RISE Up/OSHA 10 General Industry certification.
• Manage and maintain the monthly I2W materials inventory.
• Assist to maintain database of I2W graduates all locations.
• Support and work with community groups to educate them on I2W to help graduates find employment opportunities upon release.

Benefits

• Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.
• Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.
• Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees