Associate Project Manager

About this role

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Associate Project Manager based in the United States.

As an Associate Project Manager, you’ll help coordinate multidisciplinary technical projects spanning software, hardware, design, data, and AI. You’ll work closely with engineering teams, senior project leaders, and clients to keep priorities, timelines, and deliverables aligned. The role offers early ownership while providing support and mentorship from experienced program leaders. You’ll help manage ambiguity, identify risks, and bring structure to fast-moving projects. Clear communication and proactive follow-through will be central to building strong client relationships and delivery confidence. This is an opportunity to develop the planning, communication, and leadership skills needed to progress toward independently managing programs within 12–18 months.

### Accountabilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple technical projects across software, hardware, design, data, and AI teams.
• Maintain project schedules, documentation, deliverable trackers, dependencies, and action items to provide clear visibility into project progress.
• Communicate proactively with clients and internal stakeholders regarding status, priorities, blockers, risks, scope changes, and next steps.
• Help facilitate sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, client meetings, and internal project meetings while ensuring actions are captured and followed through.
• Identify and escalate project risks, dependencies, and potential scope or timeline changes early to maintain alignment.
• Support senior project and program managers in applying agile and iterative delivery frameworks and improving project delivery practices.
• Help balance scope, budget, timelines, and quality while working within real-world project constraints.
• Contribute to proposal development, project planni...