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Maplewood , Minnesota

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Onsite

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Contract

Maplewood, Minnesota

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Onsite

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Contract

Job ID 75919|Posted Aug 26, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join a dynamic IT project leadership opportunity supporting a major enterprise systems initiative in Maplewood, MN. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys coordinating cross-functional teams, keeping complex projects on track, and helping drive successful delivery through clear communication, organization, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Support the IT side of a project by coordinating planning, scope, timelines, resources, and project communications.
  • Maintain the project plan, timeline, and RAID log to help track risks, actions, issues, and decisions.
  • Work closely with finance, supply chain, IT, and data migration teams to monitor progress and resolve dependencies.
  • Schedule and facilitate status meetings, including preparing agendas, meeting notes, and action trackers.
  • Coordinate testing activities such as UAT scheduling, defect tracking, and sign-off documentation.
  • Assist with change management efforts, including training schedules, stakeholder updates, and communication planning.
  • Track budget, vendor activity, and resource allocation against the project plan.
  • Prepare status reports and dashboards for leadership, sponsors, and steering committee updates.
  • Escalate risks, blockers, and emerging issues in a timely manner to the project manager.

Skills

  • 1–3 years of experience in project coordination or project management, ideally within ERP or large-scale systems implementations.
  • Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Experience supporting schedules, timelines, and project tracking tools.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Ability to support risk tracking, issue management, and project documentation.
  • Experience facilitating meetings and preparing agendas, minutes, and action items.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or a related field.

Preferred Skills

  • Exposure to SAP or S/4HANA is a strong plus.
  • Experience using tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar platforms.
  • Background in UAT coordination and defect tracking.
  • Experience creating status reports, dashboards, or executive-level project updates.
  • Familiarity with change management support and stakeholder communication.
  • CAPM or PMP certification, or active progress toward one, is a plus.

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and belonging are valued and respected. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage individuals who bring different perspectives, experiences, and ideas to apply.

 

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Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $22 - $42 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

Horizontal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Horizontal is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or participate in the interview process, click here to request accommodation assistance.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

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