Associate Project Manager

IVANS Insurance Solutions; Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Holiday and Vacation Time

Health & Wellness Days

A Birthday Bonus Day

Descripción de la vacante

Applied Systems in Chicago is hiring an entry-level Associate Project Manager to join our Activation Services Team and support client projects, coordinating activities and learning project management best practices.

This hybrid role requires a Bachelor's degree and strong organizational and communication skills, with 3 in-office days per week (Tuesdays to Thursdays) and a base salary range of $60,000-$80,000 USD.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and budgets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a customer-focused mindset.

Responsabilidades

• Support project planning and execution by gathering requirements, tracking deliverables, and keeping projects on schedule and within budget.
• Prepare and distribute project status updates and maintain documentation and records.
• Coordinate communication between clients and internal teams, keeping stakeholders informed of progress and changes.
• Document customer interactions, milestones, tasks, and action items with attention to detail.
• Partner with an experienced Project Manager to learn PM best practices and support client outcomes.

Conocimientos

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Eagerness to develop PM expertise

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Project Management, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Team: Activation ServicesSalary Range: $60,000-$80,000 USDLocation: Chicago

This position operates in a hybrid model with 3 days in-office a week - Tuesdays to Thursdaysfrom our Chicago office.

Opportunity for Impact

Applied is where insurance technology gets reinvented, and we build it fast. Our cloud software and AI-powered solutions reach thousands of agencies and brokers worldwide, setting the pace for what modern insurance can do.

We’re looking for an Associate Project Manager to join our Activation Services Team and work alongside an experienced Project Manager. This entry-level role is ideal for recent graduates looking to build project management skills while supporting client projects, coordinating project activities, and contributing to successful outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Support project planning and execution by helping gather requirements, track deliverables, and ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.
• Prepare and distribute project status updates while maintaining accurate project documentation, records, and files.
• Coordinate communication between clients and internal teams, ensuring stakeholders remain informed of progress, changes, and next steps.
• Document customer interactions, project milestones, completed tasks, and action items with attention to detail.
• Partner with an experienced Project Manager to learn project management best practices and support successful client outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Project Management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain documentation, and support budget tracking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-focused and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Eagerness to develop project management expertise and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Bonus points if you also have:

• Experience supporting project budgets, reporting, or administrative project coordination activities.
• Exposure to software products, SaaS environments, or workflow optimization initiatives.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies, tools, or best practices through coursework, internships, or prior experience.

Talent shows up in a lot of different ways, and we mean that. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels, including military members and their spouses and those without a traditional degree or tech background.

Why You’ll Like Working on Team AppliedThe best work happens when smart people move fast, together. For over 40+ years, Applied has built technology that solves real problems for insurance professionals - and we’re still pushing what’s possible.

You’ll be part of our people-first culture built on trust, inclusion, and growth - where you’re supported to deliver, collaborate with teammates who care, and grow with leaders invested in your success.

How We’ll Support You

We invest in the whole person, not just the role. Our benefits and resources are built to support your health, your time, and your life outside of work:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Holiday and Vacation Time
• Health & Wellness Days
• A Bonus Day for Your Birthday

Compensation Transparency

Our targeted starting base salary in the United States for this position considers a variety of factors, including depth and breadth of experience, skills and role scope. Depending on the role, team members may also be eligible for additional compensation plans (bonus and commission).

Your Security MattersOur candidates’ personal information and online safety are top of mind. Applied communicates with candidates only via a secure @appliedsystems.com email address or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments or ask for financial account or sensitive personal information like Social Security numbers.

Background Checks

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment background checks and verification processes.

AI Utilization

We leverage AI tools to streamline parts of our recruitment workflow (such as resume parsing and interview scheduling). However, final decisions are always conducted by real humans.

EEO Statement

Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don’t discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.