Associate Project Manager

Associate Project Manager

The Associate Project Manager will provide project management support to assigned projects within the organization. The APM initiates, plans, develops, executes, and manages project timelines, conducts problem assessments, ensures efficient project implementation, and reports on project performance in conjunction with project sponsors.

Expertise in the use of project management tools, facilitation, group processes and critical thinking is essential. The APM works to ensure maximum effectiveness of resources, quality, change, integration, cost, and scope management using effective communications techniques.

As a member of the Design and Construction team, the APM works across the organization through work groups and cross-functional teams.

The APM identifies opportunities for efficiency, effectiveness and process innovation while analyzing relevant project data and implementing process improvements.

Essential Functions:

• Provides support and consultation to executives, directors, managers, supervisors, and peers for strategic initiatives as assigned.
• Assists leadership with strategy and project initiation, planning and execution.
• Collaborates with leaders and teams on process improvement strategies and project management methodologies.
• Successfully manage change on an organizational level through stakeholder engagement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Training in project management processes, methodologies, and proven track record in the application of project management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with leaders and staff at all levels.
• Ability to provide consultation to leadership and peers in effective project management.
• Skilled at facilitating work meetings.
• Lead through influence and collaboration.
• Address and manage conflict amongst teams or stakeholders to resolution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and follow through.
• Track and manage multiple, complex projects and priorities.
• Demonstrated competencies in project management to include project chartering, project planning with detailed work breakdown structure and Gantt, planning for quality assurance, risk identification and mitigation, resource management, budget tracking, and change control.
• Understand the big picture and translate to specific actions, tasks, and measures for desired outcomes.
• Develop data tracking tools, collate, and analyze data, interpret, and graph results.
• Confidence in working with senior leaders and managers in a consulting role through strategy development and deployment planning.
• Knowledge of Lean tools and critical thinking is essential.
• Flexibility and creative problem-solving.
• Willingness to listen and understand the needs of others.
• Commitment to service excellence.
• Proficient with Outlook, MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Visio, and SharePoint.
• Experience with use of other Project Management software a plus.
• Performs other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Technology, Business, Education, Project Management, or related field, or an equivalent level of professional experience required.

Master's degree preferred.

PMP Certification Required (or obtained within 18 months after hire).

Professional

Experience:

Two to Four (2to
4) years of– Project Management, Facilities Management, and/or construction management experience

Proven track record of successfully leading teams and implementing change initiatives required.

Experience with project management tools/techniques and methodologies is required.

Experience managing teams from cross-functional departments and disciplines required.

Experience leading complex and concurrent projects with various size teams preferred.

Experience in healthcare setting, a plus.