Associate Project Manager, PMO — Data-Driven & Collaborative

Evolving Solution Services; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CENIC is seeking an Associate Project Manager in La Mirada, CA to support PMO activities and manage small to mid-size initiatives. You will collaborate with PMs to deliver on schedule and within budget, leveraging internal and external resources.

The role emphasizes stakeholder communication, risk management, and data-driven reporting. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, with PM certification desirable; flexibility for evening/weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support other Project Manager(s) to accomplish milestones, activities, and tasks.
• Effectively manage multiple competing projects and shifting priorities.
• Day‑to‑day project support for multiple small to medium sized project plans and teams.
• Regularly track projects, manage project risks and impact of changes, provide mitigation plans and escalate issues.
• Review project team deliverables to ensure quality and adherence to internal standards.
• Develop strong relationships with customers to understand their needs and advocate internally.
• Run ad hoc reports and develop standard reports to establish metrics and track performance.
• Analyze trends and consolidate data/information for review with Project Managers.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to management on process improvements, technology, training.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with CENIC associates, providers of goods and services, and industry partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

PM principles

Vendor management

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional

Data analysis

Communication

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

PM certification preferred

Job description

CENIC is seeking an Associate Project Manager in La Mirada, CA to support PMO activities and manage small to mid-size initiatives. You will collaborate with PMs to deliver on schedule and within budget, leveraging internal and external resources.

The role emphasizes stakeholder communication, risk management, and data-driven reporting. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, with PM certification desirable; flexibility for evening/weekend work may be required.