Assistant Project Manager - Remote full time

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

Desired Skills and Experience

• Must be able to write and speak fluently in English
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 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

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.

Job Details

• Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: Flexible schedule with availability to overlap during the 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST business day.
• Remote: 100% Online