Position:

Associate Project Manager

Department:

Project Management Office

Description:

We’re looking for an Associate Project Manager who, under the guidance of a Project Manager or Account Manager, is responsible for clearly defining and managing project scope, time and cost for Interactive or Web-based projects.

Responsibilities

  • Under the direction of a Project Manager or Account Manager, manage all aspects of projects (as listed below) with budgets up to $100,000
  • Assist in the development of proposals and estimates to ensure that what is being proposed can be produced on time and on budget
  • Develop project management plans for communication, scope, time, cost, quality and risk for assigned projects
  • Maintain an issue log and ensure that B|G management and client are apprised of issues that result in serious risk
  • Manage client expectations
  • Ensure that all project requirements and/or objectives are properly documented
  • Direct, motivate and manage the project team
  • Facilitate communication with all involved and “manage” the stakeholders
  • Manage trade-offs between scope, quality, time and cost
  • Manage and deliver the required product(s) for each project phase
  • Communicate issues to the next level of management

Requirements:

  • Associate’s degree in a related subject or the equivalent in experience and education.
  • Minimum of two years working in a similar role.
  • CAPM Certification must be obtained within first year of service.
  • Very strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to negotiate effectively with vendors, while maintaining excellent working relationships.
  • Very strong problem-solving skills.
  • Highly organized, with ability to prioritize work when working on multiple projects with tight deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently, with little or no direct supervision. Must be a self-starter.

Qualified candidates may submit cover letter, résumé and salary requirements to jobs@biggs-gilmore.com.