We have an immediate need for a Sr. Project Management Associate at our aerospace location in Chula Vista, CA. The primary focus of this role is to support project plan activities including working with cross functional team members, tracking spend and charge numbers, and regular communication to leadership regarding testing and certification activities.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning and coordination of medium to large-sized projects, including project schedules and resource allocation
- Facilitate project meetings, manage project risk, and provide regular project status updates to stakeholders
- Develop and maintain project documentation, including project plans, meeting minutes, and action items
- Monitor project progress, identify and resolve project issues, and escalate as necessary
- Manage project budgets, including tracking and reporting of expenses
- Collaborate with project team members to identify and mitigate project risks
- Prepare presentations and reports to communicate project status, progress, and results
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior project Management Associates
The ideal candidate will have the following combination of education & experience:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, or a related field preferred but not required
- 3-6 years of experience in project coordination or management
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience in leading project presentations
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and work independently
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
- Project management certification, such as PMP, is a plus but not required
- Must have working knowledge of SAP, Integrated Master Scheduling and Earned Value Management Systems.
- Must be authorized to work in the USA for any employer.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38.45 - $39.90 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Project management: 5 years (Required)
- SAP ERP: 5 years (Required)
- Earned value management: 5 years (Required)
- Team management: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person