Aston Carter · 2 hours ago
Assistant Project Manager
Morrisville, NC
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$40/hr - $40/hr
3+ years expAston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. They are seeking an experienced Associate Project Manager to coordinate and support multiple concurrent initiatives while managing complex stakeholder relationships and ensuring project deliverables align with organizational objectives.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Partner with diverse stakeholder groups including senior leadership, business units, operations teams, IT, and external vendors to ensure project alignment with strategic objectives
Schedule and facilitate regular stakeholder meetings, capture business requirements, and maintain stakeholder engagement throughout project lifecycles
Coordinate cross-functional activities and manage competing priorities across multiple concurrent projects
Execute PMO best practices including project governance, reporting standards, and quality assurance protocols
Maintain project documentation, update project registers, and ensure compliance with organizational project management methodologies
Support project portfolio reporting and provide regular status updates to senior leadership and steering committees
Develop comprehensive project plans, manage timeline dependencies, and coordinate resource allocation across multiple initiatives
Track project milestones, identify risks and issues, and facilitate resolution through appropriate escalation channels
Perform project administrative functions including meeting documentation, action item tracking, and deliverable management
Create and maintain communication frameworks that ensure all stakeholders remain informed of project progress, risks, and decisions
Develop executive dashboards, status reports, and presentation materials for various audiences
Facilitate project meetings, document outcomes, and ensure follow-up actions are completed
Proactively identify project risks, dependencies, and resource constraints
Coordinate with stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans
Track and report on risk registers and issue logs while ensuring timely resolution of impediments
Establish and monitor key performance indicators for project success
Analyze project data, gather stakeholder feedback, and synthesize outcomes to inform continuous improvement initiatives
Support post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions
Qualification
Required
3+ years of project management or project coordination experience with demonstrated PMO exposure
2+ years managing multiple stakeholder relationships with proven ability to facilitate cross-functional teams and coordinate complex requirements across diverse groups
Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and Jira
Experience with collaboration platforms like SharePoint, Teams, and Confluence
Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to influence and coordinate at all organizational levels
Strong analytical capabilities for synthesizing complex information and creating actionable insights
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or related field
Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) or PMO certification
Experience with portfolio management tools and PMO governance frameworks
Background in corporate real estate, technology implementations, or organizational change initiatives
Experience in agile methodologies and hybrid project management approaches
Previous experience coordinating large-scale initiatives involving multiple business units
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
Aston Carter
Aston Carter is a staffing and recruiting company providing risk and compliance services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-01-31Acquired
Leadership Team
Juan Pablo McCausland-PHR, CDP
Human Resources Business Partner
Sherry Guevara
Regional Human Resources Partner-West Region
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