Associate Project Manager

Purpose:

This position shall be directly involved with all project related activities, including providing oversight on ongoing projects and project related activities. This role is responsible for planning and coordinating project activities, under the oversite of the Director of Operations.

Role and Responsibilities:

· Oversees and works with the team and client/contractor contacts (as needed) to determine the most applicable solution of our products and services, validating approaches and assisting with management of any paperwork needed throughout the sales and implementation processes

· Forecasts project materials and equipment and assists with scheduling team activities

· Assists with sales support for existing clients as required

· Tracks project statuses and follows up on deliverables

· Performs various administrative tasks such as preparing quotes and proposals, formatting reports, scheduling meetings, managing in-house inventory, etc.

· Coordinates activities with the ZIS team and with 3rd party distributors, contractors, and installation partners for various project related activities

· Performs any directly related appropriate duties assigned in a timely, orderly and efficient manner

· Performs assigned duties with minimum personal supervision

Job Requirements:

· 4-year college degree or equivalent (engineering degree preferred)

· Proven work experience (1-2 years min.) being a part of a project-oriented team. Examples on specific relevant work experience include schedule creation and management, solution design and implementation (CAD, SOWs, Field Logs, etc.), project management software use (Smartsheet preferred) and management, etc.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office

· Willingness to travel (20% or less)

· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

· Self-motivated

· Strong organizational skills and able to multitask/oversee several projects simultaneously

· Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

· Demonstrated ability to work well with a remote support team

Preferences:

· Solid technical background, with hands-on experience in product development

· Proven work experience leading or managing a project-oriented team

ISO

Every employee is expected to support the NTIC Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with our Quality System Manual and Quality Control Procedures. This position oversees internal processes for the end sale and implementation of client projects, as well as promoting awareness of the ISO system, including the use of internal standards and methods (as related to ISO) that are needed to ensure effective project execution.