Associate Project Manager | Remote, USA
Optiv
This position can be hired remotely anywhere within the continental U.S.
The Associate Project Manager directs multiple projects under the guidance of Project Management Office (PMO) leadership. Project Managers drive projects from inception to completion, identify and document project requirements, support clients on various information security initiatives, keep all stakeholders apprised of project and budget status, and manage issues to resolution. Project Managers are responsible for all aspects of the project over the entire life (initiation, plan, execute, control, close) with focus on the management of project risk and forecasting challenges and devising strategies to overcome and compensate. Project Managers are responsible for driving engagements forward and ensuring projects progress as planned and uninterrupted by comprehensive oversight and control of project activities and timelines.
How youll make an impact
Drive projects from inception to completion; identify and document project requirements (project plan), support clients and stakeholders, provide project and budget status, and facilitate issues to resolution
Align expectations, gain agreement, and manage schedules to delivery deadlines
Identify, communicate and track potential risks, collaborate with project team members on mitigation plans
Facilitate internal and external planning and project meetings; prepare agendas, document discussions and assign action items
Maximize required effective billable utilization
Maintain relationships with all stakeholders and extended project team members by establishing and providing continuous communication, project and budget status, reporting potential risks, issues, and resolutions
Adhere to Optiv methodologies, standards, templates to ensure overall project is delivered consistently with high quality impact
Execute project management controls to actively monitor and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to Optiv quality standards and meet customer expectations.
Perform required accounting and budgetary procedures for each project
Perform project health reporting and governance for each project.
Assists internal and external groups to optimize the success of the project
Ensure actuals vs scheduled hours are recorded accurately and timely.
Support Senior PM or PGM by running smaller projects within their portfolios
Provide project management support, when requested, with identified Program Management engagements
What were looking for
Related degree and/or equivalent experience
Minimum 1- 2 years of previous project management experience in a client-facing project delivery role within a professional services organization.
Ability to manage high volume of smaller projects/tasks/actions
Strong organization, time management and problem-solving skills
Understanding of project budget management.
Strong written and communication skills
Results oriented, self-motivated, and collaborative team player.
Previous experience in a security services environment preferred.
CAPM certification preferred
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What you can expect from Optiv
A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups (http://www.optiv.com/company/about-us#dei-group) .
Work/life balance
Professional training resources
Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)
EEO Statement
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