Associate Project Manager, U.S Public Sector
SAP•Chicago, IL
•$70,900 - $159,900•Hybrid
About The Position
The role of the Associate Project Manager is to support a Senior Project Manager, Portfolio Manager, or Program Manager in all aspects of the project life cycle: initiate, plan, monitor and control, and close. This is a junior position responsible for performing a basic function to support SAP Services delivery execution on customer engagements.
Requirements
- Up to 2 years of relevant work experience in a corporate environment.
- Graduate of an accredited university with a Bachelor or Masters Degree in: Business Administration with an emphasis on Finance, Project Management or relevant degree
- Must be able to work as a team player, but with the ability to work independently.
- Analytical and detail oriented
- Possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills including verbal, written presentation and listening.
- Must be open to travel, sometimes extensive.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer prior experience involving project coordination or administrative project specialist function.
- Participate in initial training to quickly learn targeted SAP technologies and methodologies.
- Responsible for maintaining a high degree of customer satisfaction in addition to growing and developing referenceable customers.
- Create and maintain procedures and manuals.
- Track project status through use of internal and external tracking tools and assist in weekly status reporting.
- Assist in developing process and templates as well as establishing document control procedures.
- Support project team through data management, scheduling and coordination of events.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, work in a team environment, understand and be responsive to project and customer needs.
- Ability to adapt and function effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment while working under deadlines.
- A record of taking initiative (self-starter), driving results and accepting increasing levels of responsibility.
- Build credible relationships with peers and clients, and continuous professional learning.
- Ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge effectively.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the delivery of SAP Software and services as required and directed by SAP Delivery or Project Manager
- Assist with project coordination, planning and management
- Capture project metrics and ensure they are clearly communicated to appropriate SAP or Customer team members
- Manage revenue backlog in SAP systems for assigned projects
Benefits
- Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.
- SAP North America Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
