[Remote] Associate Project Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ensono is a client-facing company that focuses on innovation and collaboration to deliver better outcomes for clients and employees. They are seeking an Associate Project Manager to manage the development and execution of small to medium, multi-phased projects while ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to project specifications.

Responsibilities

• Create schedules and collect documents to orient and guide projects and outcomes
• Assist Senior Project/Program Managers on big, complex projects
• Communicate with stakeholders about scheduling, staffing and technical requirements
• Process the installation and decommissions of hardware and software in data centers
• Independently manage low risk projects to completion, e.g., Decommissions and Data Migration
• Implement Decommission requests using pre-defined process flow and engaging different platform teams and resources
• Build and maintain tracker of various projects and tickets being handled on daily basis
• Initiating: Thorough understanding of project management principles and the application thereof. Knowledgeable in project management methodology and solution development methodologies. Leads and/or participates in the development of the SOW or RFP response. Maintains contract/SOW file and related correspondence
• Planning: Defines, organizes and plans project schedules to meet required project timelines. Facilitates/leads estimation of moderately complex projects. Develops project schedule and determines resource needs. Works closely with resource managers to ensure proper resource allocation to the project
• Executing: Independently and successfully managed the development and execution of multiple moderately complex, multi phased projects. Independently and successfully manages multiple simple projects concurrently
• Monitoring/Controlling: Inspects and reviews projects to ensure adherence to project standards; monitors compliance with established PMO guidelines and methodology. Controls project scope through effective change management skills
• Closing: Responsible for ensuring all project close out activities are completed and documented. Initiating: Thorough understanding of project management principles and the application thereof
• COMMUNICATION / ESCALATION MANAGEMENT: Efficiently and accurately conveys information between clients and staff involved in project activities. Develops/implements/updates a communications plan for each project that specifies audience, medium, timeframes, and methods. Uses negotiation skills to reach agreement when there are widely-differing viewpoints. Employs periodic project reviews and other communication vehicles to actively involve project team in key project or tactical issues. Accurately differentiates issues and determines who needs to be consulted/updated and whether the issue requires escalation. Implements process steps for bringing appropriate project issues to the attention of management
• RISK / ISSUE MANAGEMENT: Understands the risk and issues management process and techniques, including risk identification, quantification, and risk response (e.g., acceptance, mitigation, avoidance, risk response control). Works with others to identify and categorize project risks and issues related to cost/estimates, schedule, quality, and employee retention. Tracks and reports status on risks and issues via the appropriate tools (i.e., databases). Facilitates risk/issue tracking meetings

Skills

• Minimum of 3+ years of related experience equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's degree required and/or equivalent work experience
• Understanding of IT technologies and willingness to learn new IT tools
• Proficient with common office applications such as MS Outlook, MS Excel, PowerPoint and MS Word
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (oral, written and presentation)
• Good knowledge of ITIL and ITSM processes
• Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills
• Awareness and possible use of task driven processes and project management methodologies such as PMI or Prince2
• 3 - 5 years of experience in the field or a related area
• CAPM/PMP, ITIL certification
• Handles projects with a complexity of 2 -3

Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Days Off
• Three health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• 401k with company match
• Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
• Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Sabbatical Leave
• Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
• Enhanced fertility coverage
• Wellness program
• Flexible work schedule
• Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers
• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance
• Equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program

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