Associate Project Manager

Working Nomads; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital job platform seeking an Associate Project Manager to oversee multiple projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will manage client interactions, track project statuses, and support a team in meeting deadlines. This role requires strong project management skills, with a preference for candidates experienced in security services and who can work effectively in remote environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of previous project management experience in a client-facing role.
• Strong organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work remotely and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive projects from inception to completion and manage stakeholder communication.
• Align expectations and manage schedules to meet delivery deadlines.
• Identify and track potential risks while collaborating on mitigation plans.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Budget management

Time management

Education

Related degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

The Associate Project Manager directs multiple projects under the guidance of Project Management Office (PMO) leadership. They drive projects from inception to completion, identify and document project requirements, support clients on information security initiatives, keep all stakeholders apprised of project and budget status, and manage issues to resolution. They are responsible for all aspects of the project life cycle (initiation, plan, execute, control, close) with focus on managing project risk, forecasting challenges, and devising strategies to overcome them. They drive engagements forward and ensure projects progress as planned through comprehensive oversight and control of project activities and timelines.

How you\'ll make an impact

• Drive projects from inception to completion; identify and document project requirements (project plan), support clients and stakeholders, provide project and budget status, and facilitate issues to resolution
• Align expectations, gain agreement, and manage schedules to delivery deadlines
• Identify, communicate and track potential risks, collaborate with project team members on mitigation plans
• Facilitate internal and external planning and project meetings; prepare agendas, document discussions and assign action items
• Maintain relationships with all stakeholders and extended project team members by establishing and providing continuous communication, project and budget status, reporting potential risks, issues, and resolutions
• Adhere to Optiv methodologies, standards, templates to ensure overall project is delivered consistently with high quality impact
• Execute project management controls to actively monitor and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to Optiv quality standards and meet customer expectations
• Perform required accounting and budgetary procedures for each project
• Perform project health reporting and governance for each project
• Assist internal and external groups to optimize the success of the project
• Ensure actuals vs scheduled hours are recorded accurately and timely
• Support Senior PM or PGM by running smaller projects within their portfolios
• Provide project management support, when requested, with identified Program Management engagements

What we\'re looking for

• Related degree and/or equivalent experience
• Minimum 1-2 years of previous project management experience in a client-facing project delivery role within a professional services organization
• Ability to manage high volume of smaller projects/tasks/actions
• Strong organization, time management and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of project budget management
• Strong written and communication skills
• Results oriented, self-motivated, and collaborative team player
• Previous experience in a security services environment preferred
• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
• The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)

EEO Statement

Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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