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Project Administrator

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In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Chicago, IL, USA
55K-60K Hourly
Senior level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Chicago, IL, USA
55K-60K Hourly
Senior level
Support implementation of hardware and software across restaurant and retail locations by coordinating timelines, tracking readiness and deliverables, communicating status, resolving issues, and partnering with Project Managers to ensure on-time, high-quality deployments and continuous improvement.
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For over four decades, PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) has been a leader in restaurant technology, empowering brands worldwide to create lasting connections with their guests. Our innovative solutions and commitment to excellence provide comprehensive software and hardware that enable seamless experiences and drive growth for over 100,000 restaurants in more than 110 countries. Embracing our "Better Together" ethos, we offer Unified Customer Experience solutions, combining point-of-sale, digital ordering, loyalty and back-office software solutions as well as industry-leading hardware and drive-thru offerings. To learn more, visit partech.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram.

Position Description: 

The Project Administrator supports the successful implementation of hardware and software solutions across multiple Quick Serve and Fast Casual restaurant and retail locations globally. This role partners closely with Project Managers to coordinate project activities, track readiness and deliverables, communicate status updates, and ensure projects move forward on time and within scope.

Operating in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, the Project Administrator collaborates with internal teams, customers, vendors, and subcontractors to manage multiple concurrent implementations, resolve issues, and support a high-quality customer experience.

Position Location:

Remotely based in our hub locations: Austin, TX, Philadelphia, PA, Minneapolis, MN, Chicago, IL, Champaign, IL, and Central New York (Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, New Hartford).

Reports To

Sr. Manager, Project Management

What We’re Looking For:

  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies, PMO standards, and documentation practices

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and execute tasks effectively in a high-pressure environment

  • Experience communicating with internal teams, vendors, and customers to identify needs and evaluate solutions

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey sensitive information tactfully

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

  • Experience working in customer-facing environments (5+ years preferred)

  • Familiarity with order-to-cash processes, customer relationship management, and financial systems

  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

  • Strong organizational, follow-through, and attention-to-detail skills

Unleash Your Potential: What You Will Be Doing and Owning

  • Drive execution across complex rollouts by coordinating timelines, tracking progress, and ensuring key milestones are met across multiple concurrent projects

  • Keep stakeholders informed and aligned—from internal teams to external partners and executives—by delivering clear, timely updates and proactively identifying risks

  • Ensure implementation readiness by validating that all pre-install requirements, configurations, and dependencies are complete before deployment

  • Own follow-through on critical details, helping resolve gaps in readiness, incomplete installs, and operational issues to ensure a smooth customer experience

  • Partner closely with Project Managers to maintain schedules, manage risks, track actions, and continuously improve delivery processes

  • Elevate operational visibility through reporting and post-install insights that help drive accountability and inform better decision-making

  • At its core, this role is about connecting people, processes, and technology—making sure nothing falls through the cracks and that every implementation delivers on its promise.

Interview Process

  • Interview #1: Virtual Screen with Talent Acquisition

  • Interview #2: Video Interview with the Hiring Manager (MS Teams)

  • Interview #3: Video Interview with the Team (MS Teams)

PAR is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, or for your role at PAR, please contact [email protected]. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the US Department of Labor's website. 

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