Project Coordinator – Product Launch & Operations
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 60 - 80
Posted on:
09-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Company
Our client is a European consumer goods manufacturer with a strong international presence and an established U.S. subsidiary in the Greater Chicago Area. The U.S. team manages operations across Sales Marketing Finance Account Management Customer Service and Logisticscombining the agility of a small entrepreneurial organization with the resources and expertise of a global group. As the company prepares to introduce two new consumer brands into major U.S. retail channels it is seeking a Project Coordinator to play a key role in driving these launches and supporting ongoing customer-specific initiatives.
About the Role
The Project Coordinator will coordinate and track activities related to new product launches and customer-specific projects. This individual will serve as the central link between international and U.S. teams ensuring that timelines deliverables and communication remain aligned across functions including Sales Marketing Product Development Finance and Logistics.
This position reports directly to senior leadership in the U.S. and offers visibility across multiple business functions within a growing international organization.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Project Coordination
- Coordinate and track product launch projects across multiple time zones business units and functions
- Develop project timelines key milestones and deliverables in collaboration with Sales and Marketing leadership
- Monitor progress anticipate risks and drive proactive problem-solving to keep launches on schedule
Cross-Functional Alignment
- Act as the primary liaison between international teams (Product Development Supply Chain Packaging R&D) and U.S. counterparts (Sales Marketing Finance Logistics)
- Provide regular status updates and reports to management and key stakeholders
- Facilitate effective communication between departments to ensure smooth coordination and prevent bottlenecks
Timeline & Budget Management
- Maintain detailed project dashboards and tracking tools
- Monitor budgets and expenditures identify variances and support disciplined financial management
What Our Client is Looking For
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration or a related field
- Proven experience in project coordination or management ideally within consumer goods CPG or product launch environments
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively at a high level
- Hands-on analytical pragmatic and results-oriented
- Reliable team player who thrives in a fast-paced international setting
What to Expect
- Competitive salary between $60000 $80000 depending on experience
- Comprehensive health insurance 401(k) and generous PTO
- Flexible hybrid work model
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing international company entering a new phase of expansion in the U.S. market. The role offers variety cross-cultural collaboration and the chance to directly contribute to high-visibility product launches within a small dynamic team.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- SAP
- Special Education
- Microsoft Excel
- Production Planning
- cGMP
- Confluence
- JD Edwards
- Product Development
- E-Commerce
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