Associate Project Manager

CENIC; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

403(b) matching

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

CENIC in California seeks an Associate Project Manager to support the PMO, planning and managing initiatives of moderate size with supervision, ensuring delivery on schedule and within budget. The role partners with other PMs to provide timely solutions and maintain quality.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and PM certification preferred, with strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant work experience may be considered in place of degree.
• Project management certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support other Project Managers to accomplish milestones and handle activities that require multiple PMs.
• Effectively manage multiple competing projects and shifting priorities.
• Day-to-day project support for multiple small to medium projects and teams.
• Track projects, assess risks, and escalate issues with mitigation plans.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

PM certification

Job description

About CENIC

Join the team that connects California to the world - advancing education and research statewide by providing the world-class computing network essential for innovation, collaboration, and economic growth. Our organization operates the California Research and Education Network (CalREN), a high-capacity computer network with more than 8,000 miles of optical fiber. The network serves over 20 million users across California, including the vast majority of K-20 students, together with educators, researchers, and individuals at other vital public-serving institutions.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of the Program Management Office, the Associate Project Manager works within the Program Management Office (PMO) with close supervision to plan and manage initiatives of moderate size and scope; including small and medium projects/grants. This position is responsible for the quality and delivery of CENIC's service commitments on schedule and within budget, using internal and external resources and following CENIC standard policies and procedures. The Associate Project Manager may lead all phases of small and medium-sized project(s). This position will partner with other Project Manager(s) to provide timely solutions within the schedule, budget and quality.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Essential Functions

• Work to support other Project Manager(s) to accomplish milestones, activities, and tasks that may require more than one PM to complete (ex. e-rate quoting, filing, and processing).
• Effectively manage multiple competing projects and shifting priorities.
• Day-to-day project support for multiple small to medium sized project plans and teams working on the various work areas identified.
• Regularly track projects, manage project risks and impact of changes, provide mitigation plans and proactively manage escalation of issues to appropriate stakeholders.
• Review project team deliverables to ensure quality and adherence to internal standards.
• Develop strong relationships with customers to understand their needs, to anticipate obstacles to success, and to advocate internally on their behalf.
• Run ad hoc reports and develop standard reports in order to establish metrics for teams and to ensure performance against metrics is tracked, measured and socialized on a regular basis.
• Analyze trends and consolidate data/information for review with Project Managers.
• Provide feedback and make recommendations to management on process improvements, technology, training requirements, etc.
• Develop and maintain a productive relationship with CENIC associates, providers of goods and services, and industry partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Success Factors

• Experience with project management principles.
• Experience with vendor management.
• Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills, with strong ability to influence others.
• Ability to work cross functionally for deliverables across multiple workgroups.
• Demonstrate solid analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to use data effectively to drive recommendations.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to consider, understand and prioritize security (and privacy, where applicable) principles, practices, and procedures in all aspects of your role with CENIC.

Required Education And/Or Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant work experience may be considered in place of degree.
• Project management certification is preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Experience managing small and medium projects through their entire life cycle.
• Experience with network technology or telecommunications.
• Experience in a university/research environment.
• Professional Services Implementation experience.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment with standard office equipment, including computers, telephones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Work Hours

The regular workweek is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ability to work evenings and weekends for problem resolutions, upgrades, etc., based on CENIC's business demands.

Work Authorization

Documented Proof of identity and legal eligibility to work in the United States.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

WHY WORK AT CENIC?

• Company Culture: Small teams and a collaborative environment provide the opportunity to make a large impact in a small organization.
• Community Engagement: We work with research and education institutions in the largest state economy in the United States. Your work has meaning.
• Generous Health Benefit Package : We value our employees' wellness. We offer a variety of medical, dental, and vision benefits. We have you covered with life, short-term, and long-term insurance. We also offer pet insurance at a discount.
• Paid Time Off: We offer liberal vacation, sick leave, and 15 paid holidays.
• Investment in Your Future: CENIC contributes to your 403(b) even if you don't. We also offer matching contributions. Pre-tax and Roth options are also available.

CENIC is an equal opportunity employer - Vets/disabled