Role Specific Information

Job Description

This role is based at our Corporate Office in Menomonee Falls, WI. You’ll work onsite from Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

About the Role

As Project Coordinator, you will support cross-functional marketing teams to propel integrated marketing initiatives for all project needs while driving execution milestones that ensure results are achieved. You will manage upfront planning, issue escalation and resolution, scheduling alignment meetings and cross-functional problem-solving.

What You’ll Do

• Utilize project management software to manage project status, schedules, communication and changes in scope

• Monitor projects at all milestones of the project schedule to keep all business partners on track 

• Ensure consistency across projects and processes and proactively participate in potential process improvement opportunities

• Cultivate and leverage relationships to resolve issues and understand the impact of business-critical change

• Align within the Marketing Channel to understand the impacts of shifting milestones and proactively manage risks

• Lead training with internal and cross-functional partners in the area of function

• Communicate on a timely basis with multiple partners to ensure execution and deadlines are met

• Ensure project teams and Project Coordination Team Leads have detailed, accurate schedule information

• Additional tasks may be assigned

What Skills You Have

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• 2-4 years of marketing agency, account management, creative project management or relevant experience

• Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work with a diverse group of people

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills

• Able to work in a high-volume environment

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adhere to position guidelines

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Drive Products

• Ability to travel

Preferred

• Experience using Project Planning Software

• Project Management certifications/recognition (PMP or similar certification)

Essential Functions

The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description at any time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.

• Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section

• Ability to comply with dress code requirements

• Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation

• Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company

• Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines

• Ability to give direction and to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel

• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others

• Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes

• Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs

• Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.

• Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units

• Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner