Project Coordinator - Vendor & Operations Focused

Job Description:

ORT is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Contract Project Manager to support a large-scale, long-term operational initiative. This role will play a critical part in coordinating vendors, managing logistics, and ensuring seamless execution across multiple moving parts. This is a unique opportunity to be involved in a high-impact project that requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to manage a large network of stakeholders.

Employment Type: Contract (through end of 2027)

Locations: Akron, OH; Pittsburgh, PA; Tampa, FL
Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage relationships with multiple vendors and contractors

• Track project timelines, deliverables, and vendor performance

• Serve as a central point of contact across internal teams and external partners

• Foster open communication across internal teams, vendors, and external partners

• Anticipate operational needs and address challenges in a timely and effective manner

• Serve as a key point of contact for vendors, internal departments, and stakeholders, resolving issues and ensuring alignment

• Manage and coordinate multiple vendors and contractors, ensuring deliverables are met on time and within scope

• Identify alternative approaches to problem-solving and troubleshoot operational challenges

• Monitor, review, and manage submissions or approvals in accordance with company protocols

• Track project progress, ensuring deadlines and key milestones are met

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure smooth execution of projects

• Communicate updates, changes, and project needs clearly to all stakeholders

• Support large-scale operational initiatives involving multiple moving parts and teams

• Ensure a high level of customer service and responsiveness across all interactions

• Prepare reports, updates, and project documentation as required

• Fully execute and deliver on assigned projects and initiatives

• Stay current with tools, systems, and best practices to improve efficiency and execution

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in vendor management and/or project coordination, operations

• Experience coordinating office moves, facilities, or large operational projects preferred

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or project management tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large, multi-phase projects with multiple vendors

What We’re Looking For

• Someone highly organized who thrives in complexity

• A strong communicator who can manage relationships across many different groups

• A proactive problem-solver who can anticipate needs and keep projects moving

• A team player who can bring structure to a fast-moving environment

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Benefits may include:

• Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans

• 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match

• Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan

• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premium paid by the company

• Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses and dependent children

• Fertility and Family Building Benefits

• Paid Disability benefits

• Paid time off programs

• 11 Company paid holidays per year

• Flexible spending account

• Health savings account (available to High Deductible Health Plan participants only)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Educational Assistance Program

• Voluntary benefits, such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Accident Insurance

• Title insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee’s primary personal residence at no charge

• Transportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking and vanpool, in several markets

Note: If you currently are employed by Old Republic Title (or one of its wholly owned affiliated companies) please get in touch with your human resources representative regarding the application process.

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Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer