About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support planning, coordination, and delivery of strategic initiatives. This is an entry-level / early-career project role with strong visibility and a clear growth path. The position is open to candidates in Florida, North Carolina, and Texas and offers flexibility for remote work.

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What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, scheduling, and tracking project tasks across multiple initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Sales, Product, Operations, Support) to align on milestones and remove blockers.
• Lead and facilitate regular stand-ups, status reviews, and planning sessions.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, status reports, and stakeholder updates.
• Monitor project health metrics; surface risks, issues, and schedule impacts early.
• Support resource allocation planning and monitor team capacity across workstreams.
• Facilitate retrospectives and post-mortems to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.

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Qualifications

• 1–3 years in project management, project coordination, or a related support role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field required.
• Proficiency with MS Office and/or Google Workspace.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills with attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills across diverse teams.
• Basic familiarity with project methodologies (Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners.
• CAPM, CSM/PSM I, or other project management certifications preferred (not required).

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What We Offer / Benefits

Confidential Client provides a holistic benefits package designed to support health, family, and long-term growth:

• Remote work flexibility; company-provided monthly internet allowance.
• PTO that accrues after 30 days: 15 days/year (<3 yrs), 17 days/year (3–5 yrs), 20 days/year (5+ yrs).
• Paid sick leave (up to 40 hours per year) and 10 company-paid holidays.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance ($50,000) and employer-paid short-term disability (60% weekly salary for up to 26 weeks).
• Voluntary benefits (additional life/AD&D, long-term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7), 401(k), HSA/FSA options, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, and pet benefits.

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Why You’ll Like This Role

This role offers mentorship from senior leaders, opportunities to own increasing project scope, and exposure to enterprise-level initiatives. If you’re an organized, communicative early-career project professional who likes cross-functional work and continuous improvement, this position provides a clear path to growth.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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