Project Manager Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager Associate – HR & Corporate Communications.
Location: McLean, VA (On-site).
Employment Type: Contract (W2 through ZipStaff — No C2C or 1099).

ZipStaff is seeking a Project Manager Associate to support the HR & Corporate Communications team at a major financial services organization.

You will manage digital, web, creative design, and internal communications projects in an enterprise service model, following established PMO standards and governance. This is a hands-on delivery seat, not a coordinator role.

• Work with cross-functional teams (creative design, internal communications, media relations, digital/web) to define scope and drive delivery.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, documentation, and status reporting.
• Facilitate stakeholder working sessions and support identification and resolution of blockers.
• Track progress and report to clients and internal team members on performance and timeline.
• Maintain relationships with PM peers to align on cross-program dependencies.
• Uphold risk, governance, and PMO standards.

• 2–4+ years of project management experience delivering digital, web, creative, or communications projects.
• Experience with project management tools such as Wrike, Asana, or Jira.
• Schedule management, change management, and risk/issues management.
• Sound judgment in maintaining risk and governance standards.
• Ability to navigate between business teams with a collaborative approach.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Able to work on-site in McLean, VA.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

• PMP, CAPM, or comparable Project / Program Management certification.
• Agile framework experience.
• Waterfall / SDLC exposure on digital or workforce-technology projects.
• Financial services or enterprise communications background.

• Health Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) + 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off.
• Referral Program.

ZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled technology professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches, clear communication, and long-term success for candidates and clients.

To apply, submit your resume highlighting projects you managed, the PM tool you used (Wrike, Asana, or Jira), and timelines or risk tracking you owned. Pure coordination or administrative support will not be considered.