Associate Project Manager

Socket.dev; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks annual vacation

10 paid holidays

401(k) with company contribution

Parental leave

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Filamatic is hiring an Associate Project Manager to support program execution from order through installation at the customer site. Based at our Baltimore, MD facility, you will work with seasoned PMs and internal stakeholders to develop plans, track progress, and ensure successful outcomes.

This entry-level role is ideal for recent graduates seeking mentorship and a clear path to project ownership while gaining hands-on experience in industrial machinery manufacturing and installation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Foundational knowledge of project management principles (coursework, internship, or CAPM is a plus).
• Hands-on experience with project management software such as MS Project.
• Fast learner with technical savvy to ramp up on new software and systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• High mechanical aptitude or strong interest in industrial machinery.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in execution of budget, timeline, scope, and customer experience.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and milestone trackers.
• Track costs, resources, materials, and equipment; flag risks early.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, purchasing, and quality teams.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation and status updates.
• Support customer communications from order to installation.
• Learn Filamatic’s product lines and PM methodology.
• Assume increasing project ownership with experience.

Skills

MS Project

MS Office

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

PM principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering

CAPM certification (plus)

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Associate Project Manager

An exciting entry-level opportunity with Filamatic, a leading manufacturer of liquid filling machinery systems for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, diagnostic, and cannabis industries. The Associate Project Manager will work alongside experienced Project Managers and internal stakeholders through the entire project lifecycle - from initial order through installation at the customer’s site. This is an ideal role for a recent college graduate looking to launch a project management career in advanced manufacturing, with structured mentorship and a clear path toward growing project ownership over time.

This position reports to the Project Manager and is based onsite at our Baltimore, MD facility.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in the successful execution of the 4 major elements of industrial machinery manufacturing and installation projects: Budget, Timeline, Scope / Performance Specifications, and Customer Experience.
• Assist in developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, and milestone trackers in MS Project, in coordination with internal stakeholders and customers.
• Track and report on all elements of assigned projects, including cost, resources, materials, and equipment, and alert the project team of any potential issues that could put successful completion at risk.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (engineering, production, purchasing, and quality) to keep projects moving toward each critical milestone.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including meeting minutes, status reports, action item logs, and customer-facing updates.
• Support customer communications and help ensure a positive customer experience from order entry through installation.
• Learn Filamatic’s product lines, internal processes, and project management methodology.
• Take on increasing levels of project ownership and responsibility as experience is gained.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field (recent graduates encouraged to apply).
• Foundational knowledge of project management principles (relevant coursework, internship experience, or CAPM certification is a plus).
• Hands-on experience with project management software such as MS Project.
• Fast learner with technical savvy and the ability to quickly ramp up on new software and systems.
• Eager to take on new challenges and grow within the role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with people with varied skillsets and personality types.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Office products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• High mechanical aptitude or a strong interest in industrial machinery and manufacturing.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000
per year

Benefits:3 weeks of annual vacation, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) with company contribution, parental leave, and comprehensive health (3 plan options), dental, and vision coverage. Eligibility for insurance begins the first of the month following your first day of employment. Eligibility for 401(k) begins the first of the month following 60 days of employment.

About Us

Filamatic, a division of National Instrument, LLC, is a leading manufacturer of industrial packaging machinery for the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Diagnostic and Cannabis Industries. Our success over the last 70 years is attributable to exceeding customer expectations by providing products and services which offer a superior value proposition, creating a great working environment for our employees, hiring exceptionally qualified staff, and driving continuous process improvement.

Our Values represent the lens we use when making decisions that impact the company, employees, and our customers. Each person we add to our organization should reinforce these values. We seek out individuals who support/embrace these values. Filamatic core values are: Adherence to the Golden Rule, Continuous Improvement, Customer Centric, Takes Ownership, Persistence, Courage to be Curious, Resilient Mindset, and Practical Excellence. To learn more about the exciting work of Filamatic, please visit our website at www.filamatic.com and check out our capabilities on our YouTube video: https://youtu.be/ZKUhBt20GuU.

Employment opportunities are contingent on successfully completing a background check, drug test and physical as applicable based on the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

National Instrument dba Filamatic is an equal opportunity employer. National Instrument dba Filamatic does not discriminate in employment with regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex or gender(including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.