Achieve Test PrepRemote
Assistant Project Manager - Remote
Remote, Outside of United States
Full Time
8 hours ago
Key skills
AnalyticsSalesforceAgileLeadershipProject ManagementMentoringTime Management
About this role
About Achieve Test Prep
Achieve Test Prep's mission is to make higher education more accessible and affordable for working adults. Achieve offers live, online instruction, 1-on-1 tutoring and mentoring, and flexible course schedules that empower non-traditional college students to test out of college credits and earn higher level professional licenses.
NOTICE: It is essential to attempt the pre-screeners provided during the application process. Applications lacking completed pre-screeners will not be taken into consideration for this position.
About the role
We are looking for Assistant Project Managers who will assist in a variety of projects, initiatives, research, audits, and analytics across our departments to support consistent planning and operations.
Responsibilities
- Assisting project managers and functional managers in day-to-day project delivery activities
- Ensuring all tasks relating to the project activities are in compliance with the requirements
- Assist in the overall planning, tracking, and execution of project activities
- Oversee variable aspects of projects and provide direct assistance to ensure timely project execution
- Coordinate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues arising in a project
- Regularly report on status, issues, and deliverables of project assignments
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve and/or streamline operations and processes
- Assist in managing the implementation of process improvement projects by utilizing leadership skills and project management methodologies including project planning and issue management
- Conduct research, analyze information and summarize results/make recommendations on business-related topics, as assigned
- Must be able to write and speak fluently in English
- At least two years of experience in project management or departmental role
- Relevant or project management certification (e.g. CAPM) is a plus
- Experience with Salesforce is a plus
- Experience with Agile frameworks is a plus
- Must be highly detail-oriented
- Committed to quality while being highly productive and efficient by using excellent time management skills
- Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with organization management and staff
- Advanced proficiency with Google workplace apps -- particularly Google Docs and Google Sheets (or MS Office Suite expertise) and generally technologically savvy
- Type: Full-Time
- Schedule: Flexible schedule with availability to overlap during the 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST business day.
- Remote: 100% Online