Assistant Project Manager - Remote

Achieve Test Prep; Williamstown (NJ); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Achieve Test Prep is hiring an Assistant Project Manager for 100% online work. You will support multiple projects, audits, and analytics across departments to maintain consistent planning and operations.

The role requires at least two years in project management, fluency in English, and a detail-oriented, highly productive mindset. Familiarity with Salesforce, Google Workspace, and Agile methods is a plus.

Qualifications

• A must be able to write and speak fluently in English.
• At least two years of experience in project management or a departmental role.
• CAPM certification is a plus.
• Experience with Salesforce is a plus.
• Experience with Agile frameworks is a plus.
• Must be highly detail-oriented with excellent time management.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with organization management and staff.
• Advanced proficiency with Google Workspace apps — Docs and Sheets — and MS Office overall.

Responsibilities

• Assisting project managers and functional managers in day-to-day project delivery activities.
• Ensuring all tasks relating to the project activities are in compliance with the requirements.
• Assist in the overall planning, tracking, and execution of project activities.
• Oversee variable aspects of projects and provide direct assistance to ensure timely project execution.
• Coordinate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues arising in a project.
• Regularly report on status, issues, and deliverables of project assignments.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve and/or streamline operations and processes.
• Assist in managing the implementation of process improvement projects by utilizing leadership skills and PM methodologies.
• Conduct research, analyze information and summarize results with recommendations on business topics.

Skills

Project management

English fluency

Time management

Attention to detail

Relationship management

Agile frameworks

Communication skills

Education

CAPM Certification

Tools

Salesforce

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

About Achieve Test Prep

Achieve Test Prep's mission is to make higher education more accessible and affordable for working adults. Achieve offers live, online instruction, 1-on-1 tutoring and mentoring, and flexible course schedules that empower non-traditional college students to test out of college credits and earn higher level professional licenses.

About the role

We are looking for Assistant Project Managers who will assist in a variety of projects, initiatives, research, audits, and analytics across our departments to support consistent planning and operations.

Responsibilities

• Assisting project managers and functional managers in day-to-day project delivery activities
• Ensuring all tasks relating to the project activities are in compliance with the requirements
• Assist in the overall planning, tracking, and execution of project activities
• Oversee variable aspects of projects and provide direct assistance to ensure timely project execution
• Coordinate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues arising in a project
• Regularly report on status, issues, and deliverables of project assignments
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve and/or streamline operations and processes
• Assist in managing the implementation of process improvement projects by utilizing leadership skills and project management methodologies including project planning and issue management
• Conduct research, analyze information and summarize results/make recommendations on business-related topics, as assigned

Desired Skills and Experience

• Must be able to write and speak fluently in English
• At least two years of experience in project management or departmental role
• Relevant or project management certification (e. g. CAPM) is a plus
• Experience with Salesforce is a plus
• Experience with Agile frameworks is a plus
• Must be highly detail-oriented
• Committed to quality while being highly productive and efficient by using excellent time management skills
• Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with organization management and staff
• Advanced proficiency with Google workplace apps -- particularly Google Docs and Google Sheets (or MS Office Suite expertise) and generally technologically savvy

Job Details

• Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: Flexible schedule with availability to overlap during the 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST business day.
• Remote: 100% Online