Associate Project Manager - Integrated Technology Solutions
Company: CDW Corporation
Location: Orange
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Role OverviewCoordinates aspects of a product or service
offering project for a client, from inception to
installation.Involved in interaction with sales, consultants, and
other members of cross-functional teams. Project is typically
focused on the delivery of a new or enhanced product to a client.
Project administration skills, rather than technical skills, are
key, but a technical background is often required to manage
competing interests. Typically oversees schedules and budgets to
ensure goal attainment. This position works closely with Project
Managers and Management.Key Areas of ResponsibilityProject
Administration Independently administrates projects adhering to
CDW's project management methodology. Monitors, interprets and
communicates project budget. Ensures that time, expenses and
invoices are accurately tracked and approved against the project in
a timely manner.With project team, validates initial project scope
and estimates. Manages change order process when under 20% of the
total estimate.Seeks advice on more involved change orders.Ensures
all items defined in CDW Statement of Work are
delivered.Communicates high level schedule to the project
team.Understand the value of project management to the delivery of
services.Aids in identifying proper resources and optimizing
billable schedules, monitoring and adjusting assignments as
necessary.Documents, tracks and communicates project issues, aids
in bringing to resolution.Manages equipment, software, licensing
and outside services procurement and delivery schedules. Documents
lessons learned and shares appropriately with
colleagues.LeadershipAccountable to CDW management for project
results. Is fiscally responsible to the client, the project and to
CDW.Instills trust with our clients by building relationships with
the project team.Identifies difficult situations with client and/or
project team and escalates to account team and
management.Coordinates team efforts to consistently meet project
success factors and exceed client expectations.Reviews delegated
tasks to insure timely and accurate completion.Shares lessons
learned information across the project administration
team.CommunicationProvides the appropriate documentation (high
level schedules/timelines, status updates, closure summary, etc.)
for projects.Communicates all aspects of projects to the
appropriate project team members.Has clear and concise
communication. Leads and facilitates both live and virtual
meetings. Keeps meetings on track, on topic and summarizes assigns
and publishes follow up items in a timely manner. Adapts
communication style and medium to the audience needs. Works with
account team and management to prepare and deliver difficult
information. Can effectively build consensus with the project team.
Demonstrates effective listening skills. Sales Listens and observes
in the client environment for additional opportunities.Brings forth
possible opportunities or cross-selling additional products and
services to Account Executive or Manager.Additional
Responsibilities:Recognizes the need for negotiations, gathers
relevant information and seeks advice from sales and management
before proceeding. Works with sales and management to negotiate
small changes (cost, scope, effort, schedule solution, resource
commitment, etc.) to agreeable result. Works with team members to
gather information and collaborates with project team and
management to determine possible/probable impacts to the project,
document mitigation steps taken in troubleshooting and communicate
these to the team and customer.Stays abreast of industry best
practices through research, conferences, training seminars and
participation in professional associations. Participate actively as
a member of virtual teams and assist peers as appropriate. Is a
passionate learner, actively looking for opportunities to expand
project management skills. Take full advantage of available
Education and Certification resources and actively participate in
CDW and Partner events.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications
Bachelor degree in business or computer related field or equivalent
experience. One to three years' experience in delivery of
Infrastructure Project Management. Other Required Qualifications
Working knowledge of one or more formal project management
methodologies including at least one that is iterative
(non-waterfall). Must be proficient in solving business problems,
applying technology and frameworks and be capable of demonstrating
proficiencies in Enterprise IT infrastructure issues. Understands
the core level technologies within one practice, i.e. Unified
Communications. Working knowledge of the cost, timeline, and
resources necessary in deploying technology solutions.A
professional, customer-focused attitude and courteous manner
towards clients, partners and peers is a must Ability to work
weekends and/or off hours as necessary to meet clients' needs.
Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills
including demonstrated experience presenting technology
recommendations from a business perspective.COVID-19 Update:CDW is
committed to maintaining a workplace that is free of known hazards
and to ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of coworkers and
candidates for employment and their families, as well as the
community.CDW requires all coworkers be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19, with the only exceptions being a documented, legally
required medical or religious accommodation.Prior to starting with
CDW, successful candidates will be required to: (i) be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide CDW with proof of full
vaccination; or (ii) apply for and receive a medical or
religious-based accommodation to be exempt from the mandatory
vaccination policy.
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