Associate Project Manager

An award-winning, established, rapidly growing, and very stable global engineering company is looking for an up‑and‑coming IT Project Manager who wants real ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to work across a wide range of technology initiatives—not just one narrow track. If you have 2–3 years of hands‑on IT project coordination or project management experience and you’re ready to take the next step, this environment will accelerate your growth. Employee testimonials Competitive pay, communicative leaders, room for growth Great benefits, great pay. Plenty of room for advancement if you apply yourself Great environment to grow your career Family run company that cares about its people. Produces high quality product that serves an essential need Senior Management understands and supports creativity and innovation Title: Associate IT Project Manager Location: Middletown, CT - Hybrid Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 +Bonus This is a smaller, highly collaborative IT department, which means you won’t be stuck in a silo. You’ll touch infrastructure work, Azure cloud configuration projects, IT operations, PC refresh/retooling efforts, and select information security initiatives. You’ll partner closely with system administrators, engineers, and business stakeholders while learning how to drive full project lifecycles end‑to‑end. What You’ll Be Doing. You’ll take ownership of coordinating and managing multiple IT projects at once—typically involving 3–6 technical team members, sometimes more depending on the initiative. You’ll work directly with internal customers to define scope, gather requirements, outline the plan, identify dependencies, track progress, and ensure the project aligns with broader business goals. This role requires someone who can spot gaps early, ask smart questions, and keep teams aligned. Strong communication, critical thinking, and follow‑through are essential. You’ll work with a blend of Agile‑leaning processes and more traditional Waterfall structure depending on the nature of each project. The team uses Jira, but experience with MS Project or similar tools translates well. Why This Role Is Different: Because this is not a massive enterprise environment, you won’t be buried in layers of process or stuck coordinating tiny portions of a huge program. You’ll see the full picture, manage full lifecycles, and work directly with leadership. You’ll also be mentored by the Head of Project Management, giving you guidance and growth support from day one. They ask for onsite presence four days per week during the first month so you can learn the environment, team, and workflows. After that, the role becomes primarily remote, with onsite visits roughly once every three weeks. What You Need to Succeed: Approximately 2–3 years of experience supporting or managing IT projects Ability to drive timelines, coordinate technical teams, and keep projects moving Experience defining scope, identifying risks, and managing day‑to‑day project activities Strong communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders Familiarity with Jira, MS Project, or similar project management tools Excellent organization, planning, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills Ability to juggle multiple simultaneous initiatives without dropping details Nice to have: Exposure to Azure, infrastructure, or IT operations environments Any formal PM training or certifications (CAPM, PMP, Agile) #J-18808-Ljbffr