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Associa · 4 hours ago

Jr Project Manager

Richardson, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Associa is a leading company in community management, with over 11,000 team members supporting nearly five million residents globally. The Jr Project Manager will assist the Project Management Office in planning, executing, and delivering projects, while also supporting acquisition integration activities across various systems and teams.

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Responsibilities

Lead and oversee multiple entry-level projects simultaneously from initiation through closure, ensuring all deliverables meet PMO standards

Partner with cross-functional teams to define project goals, milestones, and success metrics

Facilitate effective collaboration among stakeholders, enabling informed and timely decision-making at all levels of the organization

Provide strategic direction and recommendations for achieving project goals within defined time, budget, and resource constraints

Proactively identify, manage, and escalate project risks, dependencies, and issues

Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including charters, scope documents, status reports, roles & responsibilities, risk registers, and post-project evaluations

Manage and track project scope changes, ensuring proper change control and stakeholder communication

Lead regular project meetings, establish clear agendas, and ensure follow-up on key actions and decisions

Promote and support the adoption of best practices in project management, providing coaching and guidance to project teams

Champion continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, tools, and delivery methods

Provide administrative and project management support for acquisition integration initiatives involving cross-functional teams, ensuring project plans are accurate and updated

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Microsoft 365Project ManagementPMP CertificationProject Management ToolsAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTime Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent work experience

Minimum 2 years of experience managing projects in a corporate or consulting environment

Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with project management tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Planner, or similar platforms

Proven ability to lead projects independently with minimal supervision

Good understanding of project management methodologies, including risk management, change control, and resource planning

Good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and thrive under pressure

Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills

Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging stakeholders from technical teams to senior leadership

High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality

Commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and process improvement

On occasion, an employee may need to travel to a branch, with travel not exceeding 10%

The Project Manager is a Richardson-based role, working 5 days in-office at Associa's new corporate campus