Associate Project Manager

Edupoint Educational Systems LLC•Mesa, AZ

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About The Position

The role of an Associate Project Manager is to support the successful delivery of projects by assisting project managers and implementation leads with planning, coordination, communication, and tracking of tasks. The Associate Project Manager (APM) supports project managers and leadership in planning, coordinating, and executing projects to ensure they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. The APM acts as a liaison between interdepartmental teams, clients, and stakeholders, assisting with scheduling, documentation, progress tracking, and reporting.

Requirements

Journeyman level skills in the discipline of project management within the domain of information technology projects
Attention to detail required
Excellent verbal/written communication required
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks
Ability to travel extensively; 5% of working hours may be spent traveling
B. A. or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

K-12 education knowledge preferred
Knowledge of student information systems a plus

Responsibilities

Provide operational support so project managers can focus on higher-level strategy and decision-making.
Ensure project timelines and deliverables stay on track through consistent monitoring and follow-up.
Maintain clear documentation and communication, so all stakeholders are aligned.
Gain experience and develop skills toward becoming a lead project manager in the future.
Develop knowledge of all aspects of Edupoint’s System Implementation Methodology
Support project managers in maintaining project plans and tracking implementation tasks.
Assist in planning and organizing application setup, training, data conversion, and third-party interface activities for new customers.
Track and report on software customizations, facilitating communication with development teams.
Collaborate with project managers and product units to help schedule and monitor optional module and application rollouts.
Ensure effective communication across teams and contribute to keeping projects on schedule and within scope.
Prioritize and resolve situations that arise with excellent customer service
Under the direction of the Manager of Project Management, represent the customer’s interests in internal meetings regarding product direction, company priorities, services offered, etc.
Report project status to supervisor on a regular basis
Manage and prioritize multiple project tasks simultaneously
Be responsive to internal (staff) and external (customer) requests
Other job duties as assigned