Associate Project Management Jobs in Lexington, KY

The Associate Project Manager will provide project management support to assigned projects within the organization. The APM initiates, plans, develops, executes, and manages project timelines, conducts problem assessments, ensures efficient project implementation, and reports on project performance in conjunction with project sponsors. Expertise in the use of project management tools, facilitation, group processes and critical thinking is essential. The APM works to ensure maximum effectiveness of resources, quality, change, integration, cost, and scope management using effective communications techniques.

As a member of the Design and Construction team, the APM works across the organization through workgroups and cross-functional teams. The APM identifies opportunities for efficiency, effectiveness and process innovation while analyzing relevant project data and implementing process improvements.

• Ability to provide support and consultation to executives, directors, managers, supervisors, and staff on strategic initiatives.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, project initiation, planning, and execution methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with leaders and teams on process improvement initiatives and project management practices.
• Demonstrated success in managing organizational change through stakeholder engagement and effective communication.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Knowledge of project management principles, processes, and methodologies, with a proven ability to apply them successfully.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with leaders and staff at all organizational levels.
• Skilled in providing project management consultation and guidance to leadership and peers.
• Strong meeting facilitation and group leadership skills.
• Ability to lead through influence, collaboration, and relationship-building.
• Effective conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Demonstrated competency in project management, including project charter development, work breakdown structures, Gantt chart scheduling, quality assurance planning, risk management, resource allocation, budget tracking, and change control.
• Ability to translate strategic goals into actionable plans, tasks, and measurable outcomes.
• Experience developing data tracking tools and analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data results.
• Ability to work confidently with senior leaders in a consulting capacity to support strategy development and deployment planning.
• Knowledge of Lean methodologies, continuous improvement principles, and critical thinking techniques.
• Flexible, adaptable, and creative in problem-solving approaches.
• Strong listening skills and the ability to understand and respond to the needs of others.
• Commitment to service excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Visio, and SharePoint.
• Experience with additional project management software preferred.
• Ability to perform other related duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Technology, Business Administration, Education, Project Management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required or must be obtained within eighteen (18) months of hire.

• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Project Management, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.

• Two to four (2-4) years of project management, facilities management, construction management, or related experience.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and implementing organizational change initiatives.
• Experience applying project management tools, techniques, and methodologies to achieve project objectives.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and collaborating across multiple departments and disciplines.
• Strong experience coordinating multiple priorities, stakeholders, and project deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience leading complex, concurrent projects involving diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Experience within a healthcare setting.
• Experience supporting strategic initiatives, operational improvement projects, or organizational transformation efforts.