Associate Project Manager

POSITION
TITLE:
Associate Project Manager
To
PMO

Location:
Local to Mpls/St. Paul preferred in order to be on-site (390 Robert St., St. Paul, MN)

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management Support

• Support the creation of project plans, timelines, and PMO deliverable for projects using Waterfall and Agile methodologies.

• Coordinate with project teams to ensure tasks are completed on schedule.

• Support Project and Program Managers in tracking project progress and managing project documentation.

• Manage small project initiatives requiring less rigor and governance as directed by PMO Manager.

Process Creation and Documentation

• Support the development, documentation, maintenance, and accessibility of PMO project management processes and procedures.

• Create and manage templates, checklists, job aids, and other tools to improve PMO project execution consistency.

Team Collaboration

• Facilitate communication and collaboration among PMO team members.

• Participate in PMO meetings, assisting with meeting note capture and follow up.

• Support PMO team members with tools, resources, and procedures necessary for effective management of their projects and programs.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Assist in preparing and delivering project status updates to stakeholders.

• Support alignment of project objectives to business goals through support of PMO teammates.

Risk and Issue Management

• Identify potential project and process risks and issues.

• Assist in developing mitigation and escalation plans as appropriate.

Continuous Improvement

• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies.

• As directed, implement best practices that contribute to a team culture of continuous improvement.

• Stay current with industry trends and emerging project management and agility best practices.

Deliverables:
The contracted Associate Project Manager will deliver the following key deliverables:

• Support the creation and delivery of project management methodologies, frameworks, and standards documentation.

• Support the creation and delivery of project management tools, templates, and dashboards for project planning, tracking, and reporting.

• Support PMO project prioritization and resource allocation activities.

• Support creation and delivery of project status reports, risk assessments, and issue logs.

• Support post-implementation reviews and lessons learned documentation.

• Support regular updates and presentations to senior management on project performance and PMO initiatives.

• Manage small projects as assigned by the PMO Manager using waterfall and agility best practices.

Estimate

Start Date:



August 26, 2024

End Date:

February 26, 2025

Work Location/Type:

Local to Mpls/St. Paul preferred in order to be on-site (390 Robert St., St. Paul, MN) at least once a week, on Tuesdays, and work 8 hours daily, between business hours of 7:30 - 5:00PM CDT