Associate IT Project Manager
About The Position
As an employee-owned company, DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof: 2025 Great Places to Work Certified Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation) Company paid parental leave Generous time off package Multiple benefit plans, eligibility begins on day one of employment Culturally focused on work/life balance, mental health, and the overall wellness of our employees This is a hybrid position with an expectation to be in our Fort Wayne, IN office a minimum of two days per week. This position does not qualify for relocation assistance. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position does not qualify for employment-based sponsorship. Position Summary The Associate Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, and execution of IT projects. This role assists in managing timelines, resources, and documentation, while ensuring communication across teams. The Associate PM contributes to the successful delivery of technology solutions by helping maintain project alignment with business goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business, Information Systems, or related field.
- 1+ year experience in project coordination or related role preferred.
- Familiarity with SDLC and project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to Jira and MS Project is a plus.
- CAPM certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist in scoping, planning, and tracking project activities and deliverables.
- Support the coordination of product and technical specifications and resources.
- Facilitate project stand-ups, sprint meetings, and stakeholder meetings.
- Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, subject matter experts, and clients to document requirements.
- Maintain project documentation and ensure updates are published and accessible.
- Drive project progress and identify potential risks or delays.
- Support communication between distributed teams to optimize resource utilization.
- Prepare and distribute project status updates to stakeholders.
Benefits
- Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation)
- Company paid parental leave
- Generous time off package
- Multiple benefit plans, eligibility begins on day one of employment
- Culturally focused on work/life balance, mental health, and the overall wellness of our employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
