Assistant Project Manager, PMO; Morrisville, NC

Our client is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. Our client shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces, and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities. Our client is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $18.0 billion, operations in over 80 countries, and a global workforce of more than 93,000 as of December 31, 2019.

We are seeking a contract assistant project manager with strong PMO exposure to coordinate and support multiple concurrent initiatives. This role requires proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships, facilitate cross-functional meetings, and ensure project deliverables align with organizational objectives while maintaining clear communication across all levels of the organization. This role is on-site in Morrisville, NC, with free parking available.

• Partner with senior leadership, business units, operations teams, IT, and external vendors to ensure project alignment with strategic objectives
• Schedule and facilitate stakeholder meetings, gather business requirements, and maintain engagement throughout project life cycles
• Coordinate cross-functional activities and manage competing priorities across multiple projects
• Execute PMO best practices, including governance, reporting standards, and quality assurance processes
• Maintain project documentation, project registers, and compliance with project management methodologies
• Support portfolio reporting and provide regular updates to leadership and steering committees
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, dependencies, and resource coordination
• Track milestones, risks, and issues while facilitating resolution and escalation as needed
• Perform project administrative tasks, including meeting notes, action tracking, and deliverable management
• Create communication frameworks to keep stakeholders informed of progress, risks, and decisions
• Develop executive dashboards, status reports, and presentation materials
• Facilitate project meetings and ensure follow-up actions are completed
• Identify project risks and resource constraints and coordinate mitigation strategies
• Maintain risk registers and issue logs to ensure timely resolution
• Establish and track project performance metrics and KPIs
• Analyze project data and stakeholder feedback to support continuous improvement
• Support post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management or project coordination with PMO exposure
• At least 2 years of experience managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and Jira
• Experience using collaboration platforms, including SharePoint, Teams, and Confluence
• Strong organizational and communication skills across all organizational levels
• Strong analytical skills to synthesize complex information into actionable insights
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with attention to detail and quality

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or related field
• Project management or PMO certification, such as PMP or PRINCE2
• Experience with portfolio management tools and governance frameworks
• Background in corporate real estate, technology implementations, or organizational change initiatives
• Experience with Agile or hybrid project management methodologies
• Experience coordinating large-scale cross-business initiatives

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.