Associate Project Engineer Jobs in Elgin, IL (NOW HIRING)

About the Team
The Global Safety and Security team advances DoorDash through the protection of people, property, operations, brand, and reputation. We manage safety and security risk and provide value across the business through technology, and a people-first approach. Our team strives to always be in front and there for our people anytime, anywhere.
About the Role
As an Sr. Associate Project Manager, you will support the planning, execution, and delivery of projects related to physical security technology. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. The role will require 25%+ travel. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their career in project management within a fast-paced technology environment.
You are excited about this opportunity because you will...

• Lead project planning sessions, defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for seamless project execution.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, tracking progress and making necessary adjustments.
• Conduct regular project meetings, providing updates to stakeholders and addressing any issues.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in physical security technology.
• Manage project budgets and forecasts, ensuring financial accountability.
• Collaborate with the engineering, local business operation leaders, and accounting teams to align project goals with company objectives.
• Prepare project documentation, including reports, meeting notes, and presentations.

We are excited about you because you bring...

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, or Business in a related field or an additional 4 years of work experience in quantitative or business fields
• 3+ years of project management experience, preferably in the physical security technology industry.
• Strong understanding of physical security technologies and best practices (e.g. Axis, Genetec, Mercury, Aiphone, Von Duprin, HID).
• Strong understanding of physical security systems (e.g., video surveillance, electronic access control, electronic door hardware, intrusion detection, intercom).
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Smartsheets, Jira, Asana, Salesforce).
• Proficiency in budget management, cost management, and status reports.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Project Schedule Management via Ghhant Chart, Budget management, Cost Performance management).
• Security Platform Certifications are a plus. (e.g. Genetec, Axis, Software House, OpenPath)
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is a plus.

Compensation
Actual compensation within the pay range listed below will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location. Base salary is localized according to employee work location.
DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, which includes a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act). DoorDash also offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others.
To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page here.
See below for paid time off details:

• For salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year.
• For hourly roles: vacation accrued at about 1 hour for every 25.97 hours worked (e.g. about 6.7 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 3.4 hours/month if working 20 hours/week), and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (e.g. about 5.8 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 2.9 hours/month if working 20 hours/week).

The national base pay range for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colorado.
$82,300-$121,000 USD
About DoorDash
At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users-from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started by enabling door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known as the place you order food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.
DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees' happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That's why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.
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