Associate Project Manager

C&S Wholesale Grocers • Keene, NH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Project Manager Associate is responsible for executing projects with low to moderate complexity and providing planning, coordination, resource management and reporting support on projects with moderate to high complexity to achieve desired project outcomes and bring projects to successful completion. The Associate supports various Project Managers with requirements gathering, scoping, and project execution by independently identifying problems, offering best possible solutions, and deciding if problems need to be brought to the Project Manager's attention. In this capacity, the Associate also manages specific sub functions for set amount of times to assist with the day to day operations of projects, develop sustainable processes, and create reporting which supports teams, functions, and company-wide initiatives.

Requirements

• Knowledge of project management concepts and methodologies
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills
• Highly detailed-oriented and organized
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a part of the team
• Ability to work on tight deadlines
• Ability to travel 25% of the time
• 2-5 Years of professional experience with project management, process improvement and training responsibilities
• Associate Degree - General Studies
• Bachelor's Degree - General Studies
• Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior and Lead Project Managers in planning, managing, reporting, and monitoring projects from concept through implementation and closing.
• Track costs, performance, service levels and other metrics required to ensure project goals and objectives are met.
• Prepare and implement communication plan for meetings and written reports or meeting minutes to keep stakeholders and project resources informed.
• Gather data and assist with preparing various reports covering project estimates, project status and other management reports.
• Direct small projects or sections of larger projects involving cross-functional teams, multiple internal and external constituents.
• Manage and execute the day-to-day operational aspects of all assigned projects, completing project documentation, tracking deliverables and gaining consensus from stakeholders to ensure successful implementation.
• Assist with establishing project management processes and methodologies to ensure assigned projects are delivered on time, within budget and meet high quality standards and Leadership expectations using the appropriate tools.
• Meet with internal customers of assigned projects to provide status updates, reporting, and gather project-related feedback.
• Performs other duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree