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Associate Project Manager
Department:?Sales Support Location:?Westfield, IN Employment Type:?Full-Time This entry-level position will be an integral part of the sales support team, going on calls as necessary, assisting in preparing presentations, developing the best solution for a particular client based on a needs analysis, developing proposals, and managing low complexity projects and key accounts as directed. This position will work closely with Project Managers, Senior Project Managers and Salespeople.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the individual projects of the Account Manager
- Act as the liaison between the customer and the Account Manager
- Stay up to date on all products/systems/offerings within the industry
- Collaborate with Account Managers to evaluate customer needs, design and present the best solution to the customer
- Collaborate with Account Managers to visit customer sites and interface with appropriate customer contacts
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget
- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for flawless execution of projects
- Develop and prepare effective proposals to provide to Account/Prospect
- Interact with clients to identify and define project requirements
- Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track the progress of each open job
- Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs
- Perform risk management to minimize project risks
- Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation
- Adhere to company project management processes
- Analyze and review the project after completion to identify improvement opportunities
- Share project results and best practices within the team and company
- Participate in internal projects as required
- Manages low-complexity projects
- Submit engineering prelim requests
- Assists with verifying counts/design for upcoming projects
- Complete low- to moderately-complex proposals
- Provide day-to-day support to PM and Sr. PM
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
- Highly detail-oriented, ability to manage critical deadlines
- Ability to multitask effectively & prioritize & execute tasks
- Experience in working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential
- Ability to work through project issues with customers in a timely manner
- Strong written and oral communication skills: In-person meetings, email, phone calls
- Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
- Strong technical aptitude – highly knowledgeable of industry systems including complex integrated systems and components
- BA/BS or equivalent experience
PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES
- Fast-Paced Multi-Tasker
- Attention to Details
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to follow through with tasks given by colleagues and complete them on time
WORK CONDITIONS
- Office & field oriented position with some overnight travel to project sites required
- Overtime will be required when needed
