Strategic Projects and Infrastructure Coordinator

Full-time, Exempt Position

Position based out of Bear Lake, Michigan

Why Blarney Castle? We’re the heart of C-Store and other associated operations in Michigan! We’re family-owned and have grown up in Michigan since our founding in 1933. Today we’re delighted to have over 1,800 smart, experienced and fun team members across the state, all with one purpose in mind – building great customer experiences one person at a time!

JOB PURPOSE:  

Coordinate and support the planning and execution of organization-wide projects, including technology, infrastructure, and operational initiatives. Manage communication systems and vendor relationships to ensure reliable service delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience in project coordination, systems support, or business operations preferred.
- Familiarity with project lifecycles and coordination tools.
- General understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, and communication technologies.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate across departments and with external vendors.
- Eagerness to learn and grow into broader project leadership responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

- Assist in defining and coordinating cross-departmental project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
- Support the execution of projects across various business functions, including IT, operations, and administration.
- Maintain project documentation and assist in developing new or updated procedures.
- Monitor project progress and communicate updates to stakeholders.
- Manage the organization’s phone and internet systems, including troubleshooting, upgrades, and vendor coordination.
- Serve as the primary liaison with telecom and internet service providers.
- Track service contracts, outages, and performance metrics for communication systems.
- Support the implementation of process improvements and operational efficiencies.
- Provide support outside of standard business hours as needed.
- Follow company policies and complete required training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: 

1. Work is performed in a climate-controlled office environment.
2. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
3. Extensive typing
4. Regular telephone and face-to-face communication

Benefits: Our team members enjoy insurances including Medical & Prescription plan coverages, FSA, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life Insurances, Hospitalization, Accident and Critical Illness. We also offer PTO, Tuition Assistance Programs, Employee Assistance Plan, Identity Theft Protection, and Home Heating Discounts.

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