Associate Project Manager

International Development Resources; Medellín; On-site; COP 33,480,000 - 55,800,000; Full time

Job summary

International Development Resources (IDR) seeks an Associate Project Manager to support project managers across strategy, creative, digital marketing, CRM, web development and media. You will help keep initiatives on schedule, within scope, and aligned with client expectations from kickoff to delivery.

Growth is core: you’ll take ownership of smaller projects over time, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop strong client-facing communication skills in a fast-paced agency

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Proactive problem-solving and issue escalation.
• Foundational project management principles: planning, scheduling, scope.
• Collaborative mindset as priorities evolve.
• MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with PM platforms and time-tracking systems.
• Team-oriented with accountability.

Responsibilities

• Keep customer projects on schedule, within scope.
• Coordinate across strategy, creative, digital marketing, CRM, web development, and media.
• Assist PMs and grow into ownership of smaller projects over time.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders and teams.

Skills

PM experience

Organizational skills

English communication

Proactive problem-solving

PM principles knowledge

Collaborative mindset

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Time-tracking familiarity

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing/communications/business

Tools

Workamajig

Job description

About Us:

At International Development Resources (IDR), we believe that our greatest asset is our people. We're a diverse, passionate, and forward-thinking team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. When you join IDR, you become part of a global network dedicated to building technology that transforms businesses and makes a real-world impact.

The Opportunity

As an Associate Project Manager, you'll be the right hand to Project Managers at an integrated marketing agency, keeping customer projects on schedule, within scope, and in line with expectations from kickoff to delivery. The agency helps brands across many industries grow through strategy, creative, digital marketing, CRM, web development, and media, and you will work across all of those teams to keep everyone aligned and informed. It is a role built for growth: as you gain experience, you will take ownership of smaller projects and expand your responsibilities.

What you'll bring

Must-haves

• 2-3+ years of experience in project management, project coordination, account services, or a related role.


• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.


• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.


• Excellent written and verbal communication in English, including coordinating effectively with cross-functional teams.


• Proactive problem-solving: you anticipate challenges, follow through on action items, and elevate issues when necessary.


• Foundational understanding of project management principles: planning, scheduling, resource coordination, and scope management.


• Comfort working in a collaborative environment where priorities evolve.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


• Familiarity with project management platforms and time-tracking systems.


• A team-oriented mindset, strong accountability, and a willingness to learn and grow within project management.

Nice-to-haves

• Agency or marketing experience.


• Experience with Workamajig.


• Learn from a team that knows its niche. For over twenty years, we've helped national and multi-location franchise brands grow. You'll build your skills alongside people who know this space well.


• Own your work and grow with it. We're a mid-sized, woman-owned agency where every employee is empowered to take ownership, follow projects through, and develop professionally as the company evolves.


• Do serious work with people you'll enjoy. Our team is collaborative and fun, and we keep improving how we work so our clients stay in charge and ahead of market changes.


• Competitive compensation and benefits package