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Thermo Systems

Associate Project Manager

Bridgeport, AL · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

The Associate Project Manager collaborates closely with engineering, procurement, fabrication ... This role is ideal for early-career professionals looking to develop strong project leadership ...

Thermo Systems

The Associate Project Manager collaborates closely with engineering, procurement, fabrication ... This role is ideal for early-career professionals looking to develop strong project leadership ...

Thermo Systems LLC.

WI · On-site

$60 - $85/hr

The Associate Project Manager collaborates closely with engineering, procurement, fabrication ... This role is ideal for early-career professionals looking to develop strong project leadership ...

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Thermo Systems LLC.

$60 - $75/hr

The Associate Project Manager collaborates closely with engineering, procurement, fabrication ... This role is ideal for early-career professionals looking to develop strong project leadership ...

New

Thermo Systems

$75K - $95K/yr

The Associate Project Manager collaborates closely with engineering, procurement, fabrication ... This role is ideal for early-career professionals looking to develop strong project leadership ...

Thermo Systems

Associate Project Manager

Bridgeport, AL · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

The Associate Project Manager collaborates closely with engineering, procurement, fabrication ... This role is ideal for early-career professionals looking to develop strong project leadership ...

Thermo Systems LLC.

NY · On-site

$60 - $85/hr

The Associate Project Manager collaborates closely with engineering, procurement, fabrication ... This role is ideal for early-career professionals looking to develop strong project leadership ...

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How much do associate project leader jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate project leader in the United States is $30.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $35.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an associate project leader?

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.

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 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.

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Infographic showing various Associate Project Leader job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,044 per year, or $30.3 per hour.

Project Leadership - Biotech (clinical trials) -Neurology/Psych/Rare Disease - Home Based

Parexel

Remote

Full-time

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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

31st of 74 rated research

Job description

The Project Leadership function at Parexel is a critical part of driving success for our clients and advancing clinical research projects. As a part of the Global Project Leadership organization, your work has a direct impact on the projects, teams, and clients you work with, while helping deliver projects to the benefit of the patients we serve.
Parexel's defined Biotech Division offers opportunities for seasoned Project Management professionals with a strong background running global clinical trials in a variety of therapeutics. This group focuses specifically on Biotech clients and providing all areas of support to accommodate their unique needs. This is a great opportunity for those in the industry who prefer the flexibility, creatively and problem-solving mindset to successfully support this type of clients.
Parexel has opportunities at the Project Leader (PM) and Senior Project Leader (SPM) level for candidates with experience leading global studies in Neurology/Psych/Rare Disease.
Individuals selected for these roles will provide leadership to project teams and manage the day-to-day operations while striving to achieve operational excellence through on time delivery within budget and to the highest quality with the goal to exceed client expectations
Successful candidates possess an undergraduate degree in a clinical or health related field: advanced degree preferred, along with at minimum, 2+ years' experience leading Global Clinal Trials in Project Management within a CRO (preferred), Biotech or Pharma company. These positions also require experience in project scheduling, managing resources and budgets and coordinating team activities, as well as experience with the full clinical development process through regulatory submissions. Additional years of experience will be required for the more senior roles of Senior Project Leader, Associate Project Director, and Project Director.
To excel in this role, flexibility, problem solving capabilities and strategic vision are qualities that propel our Project Leadership team member's growth. In addition, you need to be detailed-oriented, computer proficient and possess superior interpersonal and organizational skills.
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Bring your Data Management expertise to Parexel's Strategic Partnerships. Although we work globally, each partnership we form is deeply personal. We are as dedicated to every aspect of our client's product development as they are - and work closely with client teams in true partnership to understand both challenges and opportunities. At Parexel we are focused on meeting customer and patient needs through collaborative partnership so that we get treatments into the hands of patients who need them most.

Industry

Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Waltham, MA, US

Year founded

1983

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