Associate Project Manager (Req #1343)

ePlus Technology•Herndon, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Associate Project Manager, you will manage project lifecycles from inception to close including resource scheduling, logistic coordination, cost accounting, invoicing and follow-up for small to mid-size internal and external customers. The essential functions of this position include running small to mid-size projects from initial Statement of Work (SOW) to completion, entering quotes and orders into Professional Services Automation tools, and working with Sales and Engineering teams to ensure all project-related documents are properly completed. You will also create vendor purchase orders, process invoices for payment, and define resource requirements, prioritize and develop schedules with internal constituents and customers. Planning and scheduling project deliverables, goals, and milestones, managing all project communication with customers and Account Managers, and conducting regular project status meetings or calls are key responsibilities. You will be expected to efficiently identify and solve project issues, keep management informed of any project-related issues, and manage the day-to-day operational aspects and scope of a project. Ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget, reviewing deliverables, applying ePlus project management methodology, and minimizing exposure and risk are also crucial. Additionally, you will manage project budgets and forecasting, track and report team hours and expenses weekly, ensure project legal documents are completed and signed, and obtain project completion signatures for timely invoicing. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

2-5 years of experience in an operations or project management role in an IT environment
Proven history delivering small and mid-size projects with hands-on project management experience
Proficient with Microsoft Office products
Strong organizational and customer service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Professional demeanor and good communication skills
Knowledge of project management methodology

Nice To Haves

Desire to achieve CAPM or PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification
Knowledge of Microsoft Project preferred

Responsibilities

Run small to mid-size projects from initial Statement of Work (SOW) to completion
Enter quotes and orders into Professional Services Automation tools
Work with the Sales and Engineering teams to ensure that all project related documents, including Statements of Work, customer purchase orders, timesheets and job costing documents are properly completed
Create vendor purchase orders and process invoices for payment
Work with internal constituents and customers to define resource requirements, prioritize and develop schedules
Plan and schedule project deliverables, goals, and milestones
Manage all project communication with customers and Account Managers
Conduct regular face-to-face project status meetings or conference calls with customers
Efficiently identify and solve project issues
Keep management informed of any issues related to project
Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope
Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
Review deliverables prepared by team before passing to client
Effectively apply ePlus project management methodology and enforce project standards
Minimize our exposure and risk on project
Manage project budget and forecasting
Track and report team hours and expenses on a weekly basis
Assure project legal documents are completed and signed
Obtain project completion signatures and ensure timely invoicing