Implementation Project Lead

Northstar Recycling

Implementation Project Lead overseeing setup of contracted services and maximizing efficiency projects for national clients. Key point of contact with new client sites, ensuring project execution and service goals.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeEast Longmeadow • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within the Sustainability and Waste & Recycling industry, with a strong focus on client relationship management, data analysis, and effective communication. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Suite for presentations and data management to drive efficiency and cost savings.

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Project Management ExperienceMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyData Analysis SkillsClient Relationship ManagementSustainability Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementData AnalysisExcel FormulasPivot TablesPresentation CreationProposal WritingEfficiency Project ImplementationLandfill Diversion StrategiesContract ManagementCost Savings Analysis

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailTime ManagementResourcefulnessAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

SustainabilityWaste ManagementRecyclingContract ExecutionClient Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Integral in the planning and execution of national contracts
Set up contracted services and provide excellent customer service
Identify/implement landfill diversion, cost savings, and efficiency projects
Support implementation planning during contract finalization
Manage Northstar resources to maximize productivity
Serve as the main point of contacts to new client sites
Track and meet personal and team progress towards service go live date(s)
Create and present internally and externally on expectations and updates
Analyze baseline data to maximize client savings and Northstar GP
Establish professional relationships with external site contacts
Serve as a point of escalation for urgent service and billing issues
Analyze historic data for recommendations on waste program improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be in a CD, CS, or AM role successfully for 18 months or have bachelor’s degree and 2 years of project management experience in project management and in the Sustainability/Waste & Recycling industry
Travel required up to 50% of the time
Highly experienced and skilled in Microsoft Suite, particularly in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Must have experience creating presentations, using Excel formulas and pivot tables, and writing proposals and work plans
Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail
Ability to interact with people at all levels of an organization
Strong analytical skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple simultaneous projects with various internal and external teams
Excellent time management skills
Able to propose and implement new approaches, methods, or technologies
Resourceful and adaptable
Professional demeanor and approach, articulate in delivery

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Generous employee contribution to health, dental, and vision insurance premiums
401(k)-retirement plan with 100% matching on first 4% of pay contribution
Company sponsored short-term, long-term, and life coverage
Multitude of supplemental and voluntary benefit programs
Competitive PTO package, including vacation time, sick time, 7 observed federal holidays, 3 floating holidays, and additional time off for volunteer efforts
Remote-first organization with virtual culture and teambuilding events
Professional development opportunities and coaching culture