Junior Associate - Ethics & Compliance Project Coordinator

Job description

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who use new technologies, dynamic insights and over 154 years of experience to connect farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need to thrive. Job Purpose and Impact The Junior Associate – Ethics & Compliance Project Coordinator will support the tracking, organization, and coordination of technology, automation, and digital initiatives across the Ethics & Compliance organization. In this entry-level role, you will work alongside technical teams and stakeholders to monitor sprint activities, maintain project documentation, track deliverables, and support reporting on team goals under direct guidance. Key Accountabilities Project Management & Task Tracking: Assist in tracking project tasks, backlogs, and work items in Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar project management systems. Metrics & Reporting: Support the preparation and maintenance of basic Power BI dashboards and spreadsheets to monitor team milestones, task completion, and workload. Goals & Planning: Assist in organizing Agile team ceremonies, sprint planning notes, action items, and milestone follow-ups to keep initiatives aligned. Coordination & Alignment: Support communication and operational alignment with regional and global team members. Documentation & Risk Support: Maintain clear project documentation, meeting summaries, and assist in identifying dependencies or blockers for prompt escalation. Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned. #LI-Hybrid - #LI-RC2 Qualifications Minimum Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (recently graduated or final-year students eligible). 1+ years of experience in project support, PMO, or coordination roles (internships and formal university project experience apply). Hands-on exposure to Azure DevOps, Jira, Trello, or similar Agile task management platforms. Foundational understanding of Agile concepts, sprint workflows, or project life cycles. Basic knowledge of Power BI and Microsoft Excel for tracking metrics, project status, and reports. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow up on tasks. Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken) to collaborate with global stakeholders. Preferred Exposure to technology, data, software development, or digital transformation environments. Agile, Scrum, or introductory Project Management certifications are a plus.