Technical Project Specialist

About the Role:

We are seeking a Technical Project Specialist to support software development projects, coordinate technical initiatives, and improve business systems within a manufacturing and logistics environment. This full-time position is based in Akron, Ohio. The ideal candidate is organized, technically inclined, and comfortable working with software developers, IT teams, and business stakeholders to keep projects moving and support operational improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate technical projects, software development initiatives, and system improvements from planning through implementation.
• Work closely with software developers, IT teams, and department leaders to track project progress and priorities.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Gather and document business requirements, technical specifications, and project updates.
• Support software implementations, system integrations, application upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
• Identify project delays, communicate issues, and help resolve challenges affecting timelines or deliverables.
• Collaborate with operations, manufacturing, and logistics teams to improve workflows and internal business systems.
• Maintain project documentation, status reports, task lists, and development schedules.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in technical project coordination, IT project management, project support, business systems analysis, or a related role.
• Experience working with software developers, technical teams, or IT departments.
• Understanding of project management processes, requirements gathering, and software development workflows.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or similar project management methodologies.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, track deadlines, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, distribution, or fulfillment operations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, warehouse management systems (WMS), or internal business applications.
• Experience using Jira, Asana, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, or similar project management tools.
• Knowledge of software implementations, systems integration, process improvement, or workflow automation.