Associate Project Manager Jobs

Company Description:

Strategic Elements is a full-service public affairs and communications company with extensive experience in issue advocacy, known for creatively combining the right strategic elements to boldly activate results. Clients come to us from around the world, seeking to execute high impact through integrated campaigns, political intelligence, strategic communications, creative approaches, and customized experiences.

Every member of the dynamic Strategic Elements team offers value and talent, which improves our service offering and commitment to quality. Our work environment melds new approaches and best practices to customize our approach to each initiative. Our talented, experienced team spans the country, offering a flexible, remote work environment with career advancement opportunities.

Learn more about our award-winning team and approach. http://strategicelements.com

Responsibilities:

Our fully remote project manager will assist with project management and operations tasks, including planning and developing project plans; identifying and resolving barriers to effective and efficient workflows; adherence and training on standard operating procedures; and cross-functional team coordination.

We are seeking a motivated individual who is passionate about project management to join our fast-growing team to provide support in the following areas:

Project Management:

• Complete tasks quickly and efficiently with the ability to appropriately manage time while assisting others.
• Assist account owners and managers in planning, executing, and monitoring projects through full project lifecycles to meet client requirements while maintaining oversight of the applicable budget, scope, and timeline.
• Manage project coordination and day-to-day necessary activities to ensure project success while identifying and flagging task priorities.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Participate in conference calls with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate and professionally communicate with cross-functional teams, exchanging information verbally and in writing through various platforms.
• Develop and execute strategic project plans and timelines through project scheduling and project planning to identify and mitigate the potential for future risk.
• Report compilation and documentation in support of client accounts.
• Manage relationships between clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Assign tasks and moderate task delegation in support of account owners and managers.
• Organize and facilitate meetings, including creating agendas, guiding conversations, and assigning after-action tasks.
• Identify, source, and coordinate projects with external vendors in support of client accounts and internal programs.

Operations:

• Problem-solve and remove obstacles through conflict management, negotiation, and critical thinking.
• Plan and manage multiple projects or initiatives to improve organizational efficiency and client outcomes.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Assist with documenting and maintaining a formal system for standard operating processes, procedures, and responsibilities.
• Assist with the management of information technology support tickets.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding administrative processes.

Requirements:

• Clear verbal and written communicator
• 3-5 years of project management experience
• Detail-oriented self-starter with a mind geared towards process, structure, and organization
• Ability to work well independently and within a team
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, business management, public administration, political science, or other related fields
• An adaptable leader who can provide clear direction, motivation, and support
• Innovative thinker passionate about process improvement
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of service quality and SE’s mission

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Asana, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office
• Interest in policy, public affairs, and politics
• Familiarity with Agile and Kanban project management methodologies

Benefits:

• Identity protection
• Generous PTO
• 401K
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Https://strategicelements.com/careers/
• Flexible, remote working
• Healthcare, dental and vision, HSA option