Associate Project Manager (Req #1343) at ePlus inc.

Herndon, VAFull-timeOn DemandPosted 3 months ago

About the Role

<hr> Overview <hr> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW63351743 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="Body text 1 - left" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"17e1583d-7a30-5427-ad94-0e50c6e091f9|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777841,"Lato",469777842,"Calibri",469777844,"Lato",469769226,"Lato,Calibri",268442635,"16",335559740,"260",201341983,"1",335551550,"1",335551620,"1",201342446,"1",201342447,"1",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777843,"Calibri",201341986,"1",469775450,"Body text 1 - left",201340122,"2",134234082,"true",134233614,"true",469778129,"Bodytext1-left",335572020,"1",335559685,"900",335559737,"1010",469778324,"Body text 1 - justify"]}">As an Associate Project Manager, you will manage project lifecycles from inception to close including resource scheduling, logistic coordination, cost accounting, invoicing and follow-up for small to mid-size internal and external customers.  <hr> Your Impact <hr> <span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text 1 - left" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"17e1583d-7a30-5427-ad94-0e50c6e091f9|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777841,"Lato",469777842,"Calibri",469777844,"Lato",469769226,"Lato,Calibri",268442635,"16",335559740,"260",201341983,"1",335551550,"1",335551620,"1",201342446,"1",201342447,"1",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777843,"Calibri",201341986,"1",469775450,"Body text 1 - left",201340122,"2",134234082,"true",134233614,"true",469778129,"Bodytext1-left",335572020,"1",335559685,"900",335559737,"1010",469778324,"Body text 1 - justify"]}">The essential functions of this position include:  <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="51" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Run small to mid-size projects from initial Statement of Work (SOW) to completion </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="51" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Enter quotes and orders into Professional Services Automation tools </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="51" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Work with the Sales and Engineering teams to ensure that all project related documents, including Statements of Work, customer purchase orders, timesheets and job costing documents are properly completed </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="51" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Create vendor purchase orders and process invoices for payment </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="51" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Work with internal constituents and customers to define resource requirements, prioritize and develop schedules </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="51" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Plan and schedule project deliverables, goals, and milestones </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="51" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Manage all project communication with customers and Account Managers </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="51" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Conduct regular face-to-face project status meetings or conference calls with customers </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="51" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Efficiently identify and solve project issues </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="51" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Keep management informed of any issues related to project </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="51" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="51" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="51" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Review deliverables prepared by team before passing to client </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="51" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Effectively apply ePlus project management methodology and enforce project standards </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="51" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Minimize our exposure and risk on project </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="51" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Manage project budget and forecasting </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="51" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Track and report team hours and expenses on a weekly basis </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="51" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Assure project legal documents are completed and signed </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="51" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Obtain project completion signatures and ensure timely invoicing </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="51" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Other duties, as assigned </li> </ul> <hr> Qualifications <hr> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="52" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body text 1 - left" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"17e1583d-7a30-5427-ad94-0e50c6e091f9|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777841,"Lato",469777842,"Calibri",469777844,"Lato",469769226,"Lato,Calibri",268442635,"16",335559740,"260",201341983,"1",335551550,"1",335551620,"1",201342446,"1",201342447,"1",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777843,"Calibri",201341986,"1",469775450,"Body text 1 - left",201340122,"2",134234082,"true",134233614,"true",469778129,"Bodytext1-left",335572020,"1",335559685,"900",335559737,"1010",469778324,"Body text 1 - justify"]}">2-5 years of experience in an operations or project management role in an IT environment </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="52" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Desire to achieve CAPM or PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification  </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="52" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Bachelor’s degree preferred </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="52" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Proven history delivering small and mid-size projects with hands-on project management experience </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="52" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Proficient with Microsoft Office products </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="52" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Strong organizational and customer service skills. </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="52" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Excellent verbal and written communication skills </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="52" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Professional demeanor and good communication skills </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="52" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Knowledge of project management methodology </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="52" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Knowledge of Microsoft Project preferred </li> </ul> <hr> Position Specifics <hr> The initial base salary range for this position is expected to be between $50,000 and $80,000 annually. The final base salary offered will be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, depth of experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, our compensation structure may include other components such as commissions and discretionary bonuses. ePlus offers a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility, employee stock purchase program and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and personal leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an offer of employment is extended. ePlus Benefits highlights can be viewed <a href="https://www.eplus.com/about-us/careers/eplus-benefits">here</a>. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. #LI-AC1 #IND1   <hr>    <div class="content-conclusion"><hr> <div style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.1;"><hr></div> <div style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.1;"> Who We Are </div> <div> At ePlus, we believe technology is a people business. Our team is passionate, skilled, and driven to deliver solutions that make a real difference. Join us and be part of a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and extraordinary results. </div> Corporate Values <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.1;">Respectful communication and cooperation: We prioritize respectful communication, fostering an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.1;">Teamwork and employee participation: Collaboration and teamwork thrive through diverse perspectives, both within our teams and in our interactions with our customers.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.1;">Work/life balance that supports our employees’ varying needs: We value the well-being of our employees, recognizing that a healthy work-life balance is pivotal to our collective success.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.1;">Embracing communities: We embrace and support the communities that nurture us. Our employees' dedication to fostering positive change is a source of immense pride for us.</li> </ul> Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.1;">We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 1.1;">ePlus is dedicated to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture that represents diversity, enables inclusion, and makes our employees feel comfortable bringing their full, unique selves to work. </li> </ul> <div style="line-height: 1.1;"> <div style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.1;">Physical Requirements</div> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">While performing this role, you will engage in both seated and occasional standing or walking activities. We provide reasonable accommodations, in accordance with relevant laws, to support success in this position.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">By embracing our values, you will contribute to our collective mission of making a positive impact within our organization and the broader community. We understand that this job description serves as a guide and is not an employment contract.</li> </ul> ePlus maintains a California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Privacy Notice on our Trust Center, available here: <a href="https://trust.eplus.com/?itemUid=4064ac33-7b48-407b-aed7-ce02971d1ec1&source=click">CCPA Privacy Notice</a>. Notice to Recruiting Agencies: ePlus only accepts unsolicited resumes when presented directly by a candidate. Unsolicited resumes submitted to ePlus from any other source will be considered ePlus property and will not qualify for any placement or referral fees. ePlus will only pay such fees in connection with a valid written agreement between ePlus and the referring agency, and then only after providing advance written approval to the referring agency to submit resumes in connection with a particular opportunity. </div></div>

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