Position overview
The Associate Project Manager will work under the direct mentorship of a Project Manager to support the executive and business functions with project, scope, and resource management. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, a team player, and eager to both learn and contribute to budding workflows.
This position is encouraged for entry-level applicants who seek to develop skills in project management, operations, and business development.
Specific responsibilities
- Directly supporting the Project Manager, who will provide regular mentorship and guidance
 
- Maintaining and optimizing current project tracking workflows, and contributing to the development of new (and improved!) workflows
 
- Communicating with clients on project needs and timelines, and coordinating project teams with clients across varying time zones
 
- Executing data transfer agreements, securely transferring data from clients to internal platforms, and complying with guidelines and regulations on proper data management
 
- Supporting the tracking and planning of internal resources/capacity, keeping in mind projects still in the pipeline
 
- Assessing and documenting project risks in risk registers, including potential risks, mitigation plans, and contingent actions
 
- Working alongside the business and finance teams on scope management, change order execution, and project budget tracking
 
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business or science related field
 
- 0-2 years of experience working in a business, operational, or project management role
 
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
 
- Strong organizational and time management skills
 
- High attention to detail
 
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
 
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team