Associate Project Manager

Who we are

Build a brighter future while learning and growing with a Siemens company at the intersection of technology, community and sustainability. Our global team of innovators is always looking to create meaningful solutions to some of the toughest challenges facing our world. Find out how far your passion can take you.

About the Job

The Associate Project Manager is ultimately responsible for the success of professional service projects with clients and are assigned to all consulting and delivery projects once a contract has been signed. You will be responsible for project initiation, scope management, risk analysis, maintaining the project plan, project accounting, and the ultimate success and profitability of the implementation to create an outstanding client experience. You will work closely with the Sales team and Implementation teams to ensure projects are closely monitored and managed to client and Brightly expectations.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Initiating implementation projects after the order is closed and managing the project plan, scope, cost, and schedule using Project Management Office defined methodologies. This includes coordinating day-to-day work and activities for the project, assigning resources to project tasks, defining responsibilities to the project team, auditing invoice and expense reports for accuracy, providing status updates to the client, and ensuring contract compliance
• Identifying any risk associated with the project to create a mitigation plan to be communicated with the client
• Tracking and monitoring project activities to ensure project team performance is accurate and projects are completed on schedule and within budget
• Negotiating and communicating any changes involving the project scope, schedule, and budget to the client
• Documenting and communicating project activities and results on a regular basis to internal and external stakeholders including progress, risk, successes, and challenges
• Collaborating with the Project Management Office (PMO) to develop new and innovative project management concepts and methodologies
• Taking advantage of professional development opportunities, continuously learning new techniques to improve project management skills.

This U.S.-based role is ideally located in Raleigh, NC; however, we encourage applications from qualified remote candidates across the U.S.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States and will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

What you need

• A passion for client service with a proven ability to deliver superb client experiences.
• Bachelor’s degree OR 4+ years of Project Management/Coordination experience in lieu of degree
• 1-3 years of project coordination/management experience
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• A positive attitude and problem-solving mentality
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders including clients, team members, and other Brightly departments
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects in an effective and efficient manner
• General knowledge of software development and implementation life cycles

What makes you a Standout

• Having or actively pursuing a CAPM or PMP certification
• SaaS industry experience
• Experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Financial Force, etc.

We’re guided by a vision of community that serves the ambitions and wellbeing of all people, and our professional communities are no exception. We model that ideal every day by being supportive, collaborative partners to one another, conscientiously making space for our colleagues to grow and thrive. Our passionate team is driven to create a future where smarter infrastructure protects the environments that shape and connect us all. That brighter future starts with us.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the every day with us.

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