SENIOR ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER

Position Summary:

The Senior Associate Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of the project overseeing the entire project life (initiate, plan, execute, control, close). The Senior Associate Project Manager oversees multiple projects, which often require several resources and high levels of functional integration.

Essential functions:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

· Manage details of a project to ensure that all action items are accomplished timely and accurately

· Assist in business requirements analysis for critical projects and proactively manage scope, issues and risks.

· Responsible for assembling project team, aligning individuals to roles & responsibilities across all areas impacted by the project including developers, end users, distributors and vendors

· Follow change control procedures effectively

· Estimate work efforts and manage resources accordingly

· Communicate status to all required stakeholders

· Promote a risk-aware culture, ensure efficient and effective risk and compliance management practices by adhering to require standards and processes

· Remain vigilant in project and time sheet updates and ensure all project team members are logging time appropriately as well

· Lead discussions that are effective and efficient, making sure they stay on track and solution-oriented

Qualifications:

· Education- Bachelor’s in project management or related field.

· Skills- Working knowledge of user applications such as Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), and Microsoft Project. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent facilitation skills

· Experience- At least five years of Project Management experience

· Certifications- PMP preferred

Competencies:

· Exhibit outstanding influencing skills to effectively drive project efforts

· Demonstrate a proven track record of excellent project management, bringing the ability to quickly put structure in place to manage work in a dynamic complex environment

· Have excellent communication and partnership skills which are essential for interacting and communicating with key stakeholders at all levels across the company to manage, inform and influence outcomes

Working conditions:

· Ability to be on feet while performing job responsibilities

· Ability to sit for long periods of time depending on your position and/or getting

· up and down through your work shift

· Ability to view a computer for a long period of time