Associate Project Manager Job in Chicago, Illinois US
It all stems from the values of our “Dynamic Organization.” Values based on a culture of respect, integrity and trust. Fostered by leaders who care, who treat their team well and dedicate themselves to providing what it takes to enhance the customer experience.
Associate Project Manager
- Leads team members in functional areas and those assigned during the duration of a project to ensure timely completion of project deliverables.
- Conducts risk monitoring and controls during a project's duration to ensure ability to achieve expected outcomes, on time and on budget.
- Prepares project documents: project plan, project charter, scope, and project schedules and obtains appropriate level of approval for each document for projects and/or sub teams assigned to ensure appropriate understanding of expectations among all involved organizational levels.
- Develops project cost estimates and budgets for assigned projects and initiates cost control measures to ensure projects budgets are met.
- Communicates project status to team and business owners throughout the duration of the assignment and post implementation to make certain all impacted stakeholders have an understanding of risks, issues and activities related to the project.
- Revenue or cost responsibility less than $250K per project;
- Typically last approximately 6 months or less;
- Involve around 2-3 different departments within a functional area or is part of a service provider functional area and involved with 1 department in a different functional area;
- Project teams are 10 associates or less;
- Concurrently lead 2-4 small projects or is track lead for 1-2 intermediate projects.
- Undergraduate degree or comparable experience required.
- One to two years project management experience required.
- Two or more years of functional experience required.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification preferred.
- Demonstrates professional integrity.
- Creates an environment that motivates, inspires and respects others.
- Ability to build team cohesiveness to achieve results.
- High organization and planning skills.
- Ability to self-start and be versatile in a dynamic environment.
As the nation’s fifth-largest wireless carrier, we give you the opportunity to connect with your fellow associates, as well as with your customers. You’ll receive healthcare starting day one, excellent training and development, and the tools you need to address each challenge with confidence. Beyond these, there are also the rewards and recognition of a collaborative, resource-rich environment where people love their work.
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