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Associate Project Leader Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

Construction Engineer

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

Kapur & Associates is a well-established, employee-owned consulting engineering firm that has been ... Responsibilities: * Assist Project Leader with construction management duties. * Ensure that ...

Direct Supply is building the future of healthcare technology with industry-leading products ... In the Project Associate position, you'll play a key role in delivering successful Aptura and ...

Direct Supply is building the future of healthcare technology with industry-leading products ... In the Project Associate position, you'll play a key role in delivering successful Aptura and ...

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How much do associate project leader jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate project leader in Wisconsin is $30.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.38 and $35.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Associate Project Leaders?

Associate Project Leaders are professionals who assist in planning, executing, and closing projects under the guidance of a Project Leader or Manager. They help coordinate project activities, manage timelines, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure project deliverables are met within scope, budget, and schedule. Associate Project Leaders often serve as a bridge between team members and upper management, helping to resolve issues and keep the project on track. This role is ideal for those looking to gain experience in project management and develop leadership skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate Project Leader, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Project Leader, you need strong project management skills, organizational abilities, and typically a bachelor’s degree in business, management, or a related field. Familiarity with project management tools like Microsoft Project, Asana, or Trello, and sometimes a certification like CAPM or PMP, is highly beneficial. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help you coordinate teams and manage stakeholder expectations. These skills are crucial for delivering projects on time, within scope, and ensuring team alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

What is the difference between Associate Project Leader vs Project Coordinator?

AspectAssociate Project LeaderProject Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree, relevant certifications (e.g., PMP)Bachelor's degree often preferred, certifications less common
Work EnvironmentInvolved in project planning, execution, and team coordinationFocuses on administrative tasks, scheduling, and communication
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in industries like construction, IT, and engineeringCommon across various industries for project support roles

The Associate Project Leader typically has more responsibility in project execution and team leadership compared to a Project Coordinator, who mainly handles administrative and logistical tasks. Both roles require strong organizational skills, but the Associate Project Leader often participates more actively in decision-making and project management processes.

How does an Associate Project Leader typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a project?

As an Associate Project Leader, you will frequently coordinate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, marketing, finance, and operations to ensure project milestones are achieved on schedule. This involves facilitating regular meetings, clearly communicating project goals, tracking progress, and addressing any roadblocks that arise. Effective collaboration requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills, as you’ll often need to gather input from various stakeholders and align team efforts with overall project objectives.
What cities in Wisconsin are hiring for Associate Project Leader jobs? Cities in Wisconsin with the most Associate Project Leader job openings:
Infographic showing various Associate Project Leader job openings in Wisconsin as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,634 per year, or $30.6 per hour.
Associate Manager, Project Management - Home Fragrance

Associate Manager, Project Management - Home Fragrance

SC Johnson

Racine, WI

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 4 days ago


SC Johnson rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

28th of 91 rated chemical manufacturers


Job description

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Associate Manager, Project Management, you will be responsible for delivering multiple projects with varying levels of complexity from scoping and ideation through development and commercialization, following SCJ’s End-to-End (E2E) process. You will inspire and motivate the team through these project stages to ensure deliverables, success criteria, timing, and risk/mitigation profile is clear and executed. You will seek out challenging tasks and take calculated risks. The E2E project manager drives project delivery from idea to commercialization to deliver business commitments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Leverage business acumen to understand market and category dynamics to optimize business results.
  • Take on large or complex project/program management assignments.
  • Lead potentially-ambiguous project scoping to ensure a winning proposition and project success criteria are defined to deliver business objectives including costs, timing, and risks.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills on high-visibility projects by proactively communicating project risks, sponsor updates, and tradeoff discussions
  • Develop and execute project plan in collaboration with cross-functional team, including detailed timelines, milestones, budget, resources, and risk management.
  • Ensure all cross functional team members are engaged and aligned on the project plan, managing risk and trade-off discussions with stakeholders to enable progress against aligned milestones.
  • Model strong cross-functional leadership skills, including appropriate skills in effective communication, financial acumen, integrated risk management, project management, quality, robustness, regulation & safety, scientific rigor, and technical curiosity.
  • Apply rigorous timeline and risk management practices to effectively manage technical and timeline risks and identify solutions for the most critical path elements
  • Provide clear and consistent communication within the team and manage updates and escalations to Stakeholders, Sponsors, and Executives as necessary.
  • Demonstrate SCJ Success Drivers and establish a “Mindset to Win” Culture, moving with speed, creativity, and a high degree of initiative.
  • Ability to influence without authority across multiple levels of the organization; keep teams working well together.
  • Ability to operate in a complex, non-structured environment.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of project management experience, or a Master’s degree with at least 4 years relevant project management.
  • Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

  • 5+ years of technical experience (i.e. Chemist, Engineer, Packaging, etc.) or supply chain experience.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in managing projects from end-to-end from ideation through launch, including timeline development, leading risk tradeoff discussions, sponsor updates and escalations.
  • Experience in Project Management in consumer package goods industry.
  • Experience in new product launches, contract manufacturing, and financial analysis as it relates to supply chain.
  • Strong understanding and experience in using AI technologies and software for project management tasks including timeline generation, scheduling, risk analysis, sponsor communication and reporting.
  • Technical breadth and depth in product development and commercialization, global products experience, technology trends, competitive and IP landscape, systems, analytical test methods, and leveraging external technologies.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Self-driven, results-oriented with a clear focus on high quality and timely delivery of objectives.
  • Natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance and is reliable, tolerant, determined, and empathic communicator.
  • Excellent communicator with track record of presenting ideas with courage and conviction and ability to present project updates with all levels of management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Full time.
  • 0-10% travel.
  • Ability to lift 10 – 40 pounds.
  • This role is eligible for domestic relocation.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more

ABOUT US

SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on a spirit of adventure and winning the right way. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building top brands such as Raid®, Glade®, Kiwi®, OFF!®, Windex®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country. Through these household names, we are making a positive difference to the world around us. But we only succeed with the combined vitality and strength of our 13,000 people who we truly value and support in their pursuit of individual and shared goals

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.


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