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Role Description

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Associate Project Manager to join our dynamic team. As an Associate Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of the entire project through budgeting, assigning team members, sourcing, and planning. The Associate Project Manager works to bring a unified project management presentation to the client, monitoring and reporting on the various implementations as they move through the requirements gathering, configuration, testing, and training phases of their respective implementations. They will set deadlines, provide feedback, and communicate with clients about the status of their project. Additionally, a successful Associate Project Manager will understand the intricacies of each project and adapt the project plan accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Send weekly statuses, meet with client project managers weekly, and host/document monthly stakeholder calls.
• Work through all client escalations directly assigned to you.
• Work with Implementation Managers to gather status updates and update combined project plans.
• Develop strong working relationships with clients as they move through complex multiple-product implementations that can last for several months.
• Provide guidance to the client and escalate concerns to management when necessary.
• Manage project plans to meet implementation time-frames and budget directives.
• Create compelling messages around priorities to keep clients and team members focused on achieving implementation goals.
• Collaborate with other team members and departments to solve problems.
• Manage client meetings effectively and efficiently, engaging multiple stakeholders.
• Work with Implementation department leaders to evolve and improve implementation processes, as appropriate.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years project management experience required.
• Excellent project management skills with exposure to both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Proactive, self-starter mentality with excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Project, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience managing JIRA boards and Confluence libraries.
• Possible travel up to 10%.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Business or Finance or equivalent experience (Nice to Have).
• Software implementation or similar experience (Nice to Have).
• Knowledge of the financial services / insurance / securities compliance industry’s concepts, practices, and procedures (Nice to Have).

Benefits

• Fantastic and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability plans.
• Volunteering Time Off and Flexible Schedules.
• 401(k) plan.
• Incredible career growth opportunities.
• Performance bonuses.