Associate Project Manager (Req #1343)

Job description

--- **Overview** --- As an Associate Project Manager, you will manage project lifecycles from inception to close including resource scheduling, logistic coordination, cost accounting, invoicing and follow-up for small to mid-size internal and external customers. --- **Your Impact** --- The essential functions of this position include: - Run small to mid-size projects from initial Statement of Work (SOW) to completion - Enter quotes and orders into Professional Services Automation tools - Work with the Sales and Engineering teams to ensure that all project related documents, including Statements of Work, customer purchase orders, timesheets and job costing documents are properly completed - Create vendor purchase orders and process invoices for payment - Work with internal constituents and customers to define resource requirements, prioritize and develop schedules - Plan and schedule project deliverables, goals, and milestones - Manage all project communication with customers and Account Managers - Conduct regular face-to-face project status meetings or conference calls with customers - Efficiently identify and solve project issues - Keep management informed of any issues related to project - Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope - Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget - Review deliverables prepared by team before passing to client - Effectively apply ePlus project management methodology and enforce project standards - Minimize our exposure and risk on project - Manage project budget and forecasting - Track and report team hours and expenses on a weekly basis - Assure project legal documents are completed and signed - Obtain project completion signatures and ensure timely invoicing - Other duties, as assigned --- **Qualifications** --- - 2-5 years of experience in an operations or project management role in an IT environment - Desire to achieve CAPM or PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification - Bachelor’s degree preferred - Proven history delivering small and mid-size projects with hands-on project management experience - Proficient with Microsoft Office products